Dr. Kewal K Verma
Family Practice in Gadsden, Alabama
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 58+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kewal K Verma, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Gadsden, Alabama. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1966, having over 58 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northeast Alabama Regional Med Center, Riverview Regional Medical Center, Jacksonville Medical Center. Dr. Kewal K Verma also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Prime Healthcare Services Gadsden Physician Management Llc. Dr. Kewal K Verma accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 543-1222 to request Dr. Kewal K Verma the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Kewal K Verma |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
0547291197 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Allergy/Immunology
Experience
- Over 58 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. Kewal K Verma graduated from medical school in 1966.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1285802876
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 15, 2008
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 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 - 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. Kewal K Verma
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kewal K Verma has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 58 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 7306 | Alabama |
- Other Service Providers / Community Health Worker
click for detail Community Health Worker Community health workers (CHW) are lay members of communities who work either for pay or as volunteers in association with the local health care system in both urban and rural environments and usually share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status and life experiences with the community members they serve. They have been identified by many titles such as community health advisors, lay health advocates, "promotores(as), outreach educators, community health representatives, peer health promoters, and peer health educators. CHWs offer interpretation and translation services, provide culturally appropriate health education and information, assist people in receiving the care they need, give informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors, advocate for individual and community health needs, and provide some direct services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. Some examples of these practitioners are Community Health Aides or Practitioners established under 25 USC ยง1616 (l) under HHS, Indian Health Service, Public Health Service.
| 7306 | Alabama |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Anniston, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Gadsden, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Jacksonville, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Prime Healthcare Services Gadsden Physician Management Llc
| Prime Healthcare Services Gadsden Physician Management Llc | 9 |
Practice Locations
304 S 4th St
Gadsden, AL 35901-5213
Phone: (256) 543-1222
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
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Dr. Kewal K Verma [NPI: 1285802876]Family Practice, Allergy/Immunology