Dr. Ashok Muniappan

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ashok Muniappan, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Emerson Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Dr. Ashok Muniappan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc, The General Hospital Corporation. Dr. Ashok Muniappan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 726-2066 to request Dr. Ashok Muniappan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 55 Fruit St
Surg Hst
Boston, MA 02114-2696

Phone 1: (617) 726-2066
Phone 2: (617) 724-0287

Fax: (617) 724-3499
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ashok Muniappan
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2163563222
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

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 24 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. Ashok Muniappan attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871575159
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 14, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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. Ashok Muniappan

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ashok Muniappan has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 24 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals

Emerson Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc
  • The General Hospital Corporation


Practice Locations

55 Fruit St
Surg Hst
Boston, MA 02114-2696

Phone: (617) 726-2066
Phone 2: (617) 724-0287
Fax: (617) 724-3499
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 Wednesday, June 12, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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