Dr. Rekha K Sharma
Internal Medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rekha K Sharma, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, The University Of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Rekha K Sharma also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Geri-Med Service Ltd. Dr. Rekha K Sharma accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (708) 799-5455 to request Dr. Rekha K Sharma the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Rekha K Sharma |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
1557265402 |
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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 39 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. Rekha K Sharma graduated from medical school in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1619054228
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 29, 2015
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 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. Rekha K Sharma
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rekha K Sharma has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 39 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
| 36-095503 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hazel Crest, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Harvey, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Chicago, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Geri-Med Service Ltd | |
Practice Locations
3330 W 177th St
Suite 2e
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-2192
Phone: (708) 799-5455
Fax: (708) 799-5736
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
17800 Kedzie Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-2029
Phone: (708) 799-8000
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, June 29, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Rekha K Sharma [NPI: 1619054228]Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine