Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar
Nephrology in Fountain Valley, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Fountain Valley, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Huntington Beach Hospital, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Coastal Communities Hospital. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including A.S. Sawhney, M.D., Inc. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (714) 641-9696 to request Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
6608069737 |
| 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)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 48 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. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar graduated from medical school in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1053491332
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 8, 2010
Quality Reporting
-
eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
-
PQRS - She 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 - 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.
-
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.
-
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. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 48 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.
| A49216 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fountain Valley, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Newport Beach, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Huntington Beach, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Fountain Valley, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Santa Ana, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| A.S. Sawhney, M.D., Inc | |
Practice Locations
11100 Warner Ave
Suite 212
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7511
Phone: (714) 641-9696
Fax: (714) 641-1211
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 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, February 8, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
Contact Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar by phone: (714) 641-9696 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.
See more related doctors and physicians
Reviews
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Wijeyakumar [NPI: 1053491332]Nephrology, Internal Medicine