Dr. Uday R Shankar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Uday R Shankar, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Carbondale, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Herrin Hospital, Presence Covenant Medical Center, Presence United Samaritans Medical Center, St Joseph Memorial Hospital, The Carle Foundation Hospital. Dr. Uday R Shankar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp. Dr. Uday R Shankar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 549-0721 to request Dr. Uday R Shankar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 405 W Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1462

Phone 1: (618) 549-0721

Fax: (618) 529-0449
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Uday R Shankar
Former Name Udaya S Rangappa
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9133213077
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Hospitalist

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. Uday R Shankar graduated from medical school in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1992901185
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 25, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

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. Uday R Shankar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Uday R Shankar has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 24 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
  • 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

  • Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp


Practice Locations

405 W Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1462
Phone: (618) 549-0721
Fax: (618) 529-0449
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


2601 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031
Phone: (618) 549-5361
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, July 29, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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