Dr. Prashanth C Shekar
Diagnostic Radiology in Centralia, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Prashanth C Shekar, MD, is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist in Centralia, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Diagnostic Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, Greenville Regional Hospital, Salem Township Hospital, St Marys Hospital, St Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Prashanth C Shekar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Marys Hospital. Dr. Prashanth C Shekar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Prashanth C Shekar at 400 N Pleasant Ave to request Dr. Prashanth C Shekar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Prashanth C Shekar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1052399664 |
| 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
- Diagnostic Radiology (primary specialty)
- Interventional Radiology
- Nuclear Medicine
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Prashanth C Shekar attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1346295847
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Prashanth C Shekar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Prashanth C Shekar has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
click for detail Diagnostic Radiology A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
| 36094973 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Mount Vernon, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Greenville, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Salem, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Centralia, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Highland, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| St Marys Hospital | 26 |
Practice Locations
400 N Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801-3056
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
Thursday, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 3, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Prashanth C Shekar [NPI: 1346295847]Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine