Dr. Ram Penmetsa
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Columbia, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ram Penmetsa, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ghs Greenville Memorial Medical Center, Oconee Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Health System In Waycross Inc. Dr. Ram Penmetsa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Providence Cardiology. Dr. Ram Penmetsa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 254-3278 to request Dr. Ram Penmetsa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ram Penmetsa |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3375618770 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 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. Ram Penmetsa graduated from medical school in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1427084102
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 10, 2015
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. Ram Penmetsa
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ram Penmetsa has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 23142 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Greenville, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
| Seneca, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Waycross, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Providence Cardiology | 16 |
Practice Locations
2001 Laurel St
Columbia, SC 29204-1018
Phone: (803) 254-3278
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, December 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, July 10, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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