Dr. Sanath Kumar
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) in Crown Point, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 52+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Sanath Kumar, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Crown Point, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Franciscan St James Health, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Palos Community Hospital. Dr. Sanath Kumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sanath Kumar, Md., Ltd. Dr. Sanath Kumar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 662-9990 to request Dr. Sanath Kumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Sanath Kumar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6709776297 |
| 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
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) (primary specialty)
- General Surgery
Experience
- Over 52 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. Sanath Kumar graduated from medical school in 1972.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1225014889
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 15, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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. Sanath Kumar
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hazel Crest, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Olympia Fields, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Harvey, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Palos Heights, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Sanath Kumar, Md., Ltd | |
Practice Locations
297 Franciscan Lane
Crown Point, IN 46307-4859
Phone: (219) 662-9990
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
Wednesday, September 12, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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Dr. Sanath Kumar [NPI: 1225014889]Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), General Surgery