Dr. Smita Padala
Nephrology in Crystal River, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Smita Padala, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Crystal River, Florida. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, Citrus Memorial Hospital. Dr. Smita Padala also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Citrus Nephrology Associates Inc. Dr. Smita Padala accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Smita Padala at 7415 W Gulf to Lake Hwy to request Dr. Smita Padala the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Smita Padala |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
5991871261 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She 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 20 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. Smita Padala graduated from medical school in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1790942555
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Smita Padala
Medical Licenses
Dr. Smita Padala has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 20 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.
| ME112575 | Florida |
- 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.
| 239463 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Crystal River, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Inverness, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Citrus Nephrology Associates Inc
| Citrus Nephrology Associates Inc | 3 |
Practice Locations
7415 W Gulf to Lake Hwy
Crystal River, FL 34429-7834
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, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, February 4, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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