Dr. Saima Athar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Saima Athar, MD,PHD, is a Neurology specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Ghs Greenville Memorial Medical Center, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital The. Dr. Saima Athar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ghs Partners In Health Inc, Moses Cone Affiliated Physicians, Inc. Dr. Saima Athar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Saima Athar at 171 Ashley Ave to request Dr. Saima Athar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Saima Athar
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1254344161
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Neurology (primary specialty)
  • Sleep Laboratory/Medicine

Experience

  • Over 26 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.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Saima Athar graduated from medical school in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1811943343
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 26, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Saima Athar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Saima Athar has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 26 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ghs Partners In Health Inc
  • Moses Cone Affiliated Physicians, Inc


Practice Locations

171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
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 Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, January 21, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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