Dr. Meenal Patel
Anesthesiology in Downey, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 51+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Meenal Patel, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Downey, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lac/rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr. Dr. Meenal Patel also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Rancho Faculty Medical Associates, Inc. Dr. Meenal Patel accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (562) 803-0124 to request Dr. Meenal Patel the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Meenal Patel |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2668652736 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own 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
- Anesthesiology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 51 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. Meenal Patel graduated from medical school in 1973.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1922109529
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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 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.
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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. Meenal Patel
Medical Licenses
Dr. Meenal Patel has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 51 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
click for detail Anesthesiology An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
| A35363 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Downey, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Rancho Faculty Medical Associates, Inc
| Rancho Faculty Medical Associates, Inc | 49 |
Practice Locations
7601 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242-3456
Phone: (562) 803-0124
Fax: (562) 803-5569
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
Thursday, June 30, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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