Dr. Prasanna C Kumar
Internal Medicine in Granite City, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 58+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Prasanna C Kumar, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Granite City, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1966, having over 58 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alton Memorial Hospital, Gateway Regional Medical Center. Dr. Prasanna C Kumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Amar Medical Associates, Pc. Dr. Prasanna C Kumar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 877-3066 to request Dr. Prasanna C Kumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Prasanna C Kumar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2264320381 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
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. Prasanna C Kumar graduated from medical school in 1966.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1285639559
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 28, 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 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 - 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. Prasanna C Kumar
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Alton, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Granite City, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Amar Medical Associates, Pc
| Amar Medical Associates, Pc | 2 |
Practice Locations
3165 Myrtle Ave
Granite City, IL 62040-5012
Phone: (618) 877-3066
Fax: (618) 877-3060
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
Monday, January 28, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Prasanna C Kumar [NPI: 1285639559]Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)