Dr. Firas Ghanem

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Firas Ghanem, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Columbus, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Columbus Regional Hospital, Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Schneck Medical Center, St Vincent Jennings Hospital Inc, Wheaton Franciscan St Joseph. Dr. Firas Ghanem also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Physicians Practice Organization, Inc. Dr. Firas Ghanem accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (812) 379-2020 to request Dr. Firas Ghanem the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2325 18th St
Suite 130
Columbus, IN 47201-5387

Phone 1: (812) 379-2020
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Firas Ghanem
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6002877297
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)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 30 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. Firas Ghanem graduated from medical school in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1124008529
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, January 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 25, 2013

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 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. Firas Ghanem

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Firas Ghanem has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 30 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
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    Interventional Cardiology
    An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
  • 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.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Physicians Practice Organization, Inc


Practice Locations

2325 18th St
Suite 130
Columbus, IN 47201-5387

Phone: (812) 379-2020
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, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, June 25, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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