Dr. Russell J Pikus
Nephrology in Columbus, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Russell J Pikus, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Columbus, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Columbus Regional Hospital, Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Johnson Memorial Hospital, Schneck Medical Center, St Vincent Jennings Hospital Inc. Dr. Russell J Pikus also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Columbus Regional Health Physicians Llc, Southern Indiana Nephrology And Hypertension Inc. Dr. Russell J Pikus accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (812) 375-0272 to request Dr. Russell J Pikus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Russell J Pikus |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6901881911 |
| 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
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 37 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Education and Training
- Dr. Russell J Pikus attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1407868722
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, August 13, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 1, 2014
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. Russell J Pikus
Medical Licenses
Dr. Russell J Pikus has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 37 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| 01040449 | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Columbus, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Greensburg, Indiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Franklin, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Seymour, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| North Vernon, Indiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Columbus Regional Health Physicians Llc
| Columbus Regional Health Physicians Llc | 135 |
- Southern Indiana Nephrology And Hypertension Inc
| Southern Indiana Nephrology And Hypertension Inc | |
Practice Locations
2325 18th St
Ste 210
Columbus, IN 47201-5389
Phone: (812) 375-0272
Fax: (812) 375-1093
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
Thursday, May 1, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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