Dr. Saravanan Thiagarajan

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Saravanan Thiagarajan, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge. Dr. Saravanan Thiagarajan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ochsner Clinic Llc. Dr. Saravanan Thiagarajan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 761-5200 to request Dr. Saravanan Thiagarajan 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

Fax: (225) 761-5558
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Saravanan Thiagarajan
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9032352141
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

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 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. Saravanan Thiagarajan graduated from medical school in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154639839
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 29, 2016

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 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. Saravanan Thiagarajan

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Saravanan Thiagarajan has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 16 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Ochsner Clinic Llc


Practice Locations

9001 Summa Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3726
Phone: (225) 761-5200
Fax: (225) 761-5558
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 29, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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