Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 56+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1968, having over 56 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ochsner Clinic Llc. Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 761-5200 to request Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 9001 Summa Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726

Phone 1: (225) 761-5200


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Radhakrishna Baliga
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8022107671
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Pediatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 56 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga graduated from medical school in 1968.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710929187
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Radhakrishna Baliga has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Nephrology for over 56 years of experience.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Nephrology
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    Pediatric Nephrology
    A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Nephrology
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    Pediatric Nephrology
    A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.


Medical Group Practice

  • Ochsner Clinic Llc


Practice Locations

9001 Summa Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726
Phone: (225) 761-5200
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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