Dr. Wajid Siddiqui

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Wajid Siddiqui, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kershaw Health, Lexington Medical Center, Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Wajid Siddiqui also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palmetto Health-University Of South Carolina Medical Group. Dr. Wajid Siddiqui accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 296-3273 to request Dr. Wajid Siddiqui the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1333 Taylor St
Suite 6-F
Columbia, SC 29201-2953

Phone 1: (803) 296-3273
Phone 2: (803) 545-5017

Fax: (803) 296-7061
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Wajid Siddiqui
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0345309571
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 23 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. Wajid Siddiqui graduated from medical school in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1669647889
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 3, 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. Wajid Siddiqui

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Wajid Siddiqui has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 23 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
  • 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

  • Palmetto Health-University Of South Carolina Medical Group


Practice Locations

1333 Taylor St
Suite 6-F
Columbia, SC 29201-2953

Phone: (803) 296-3273
Phone 2: (803) 545-5017
Fax: (803) 296-7061
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 Friday, July 3, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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