Dr. Akira Nishikawa
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Houston, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 47+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Akira Nishikawa, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Methodist Hospitalthe, Methodist West Houston Hospital. Dr. Akira Nishikawa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Houston Cardiovascular Assoc Inc. Dr. Akira Nishikawa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (713) 790-0841 to request Dr. Akira Nishikawa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Akira Nishikawa |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3678628096 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 47 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. Akira Nishikawa graduated from medical school in 1977.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1588695019
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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 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. Akira Nishikawa
Medical Licenses
Dr. Akira Nishikawa has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 47 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| G7295 | Texas |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| G7295 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Houston, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Houston, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Houston, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Houston, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Houston, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Houston Cardiovascular Assoc Inc
| Houston Cardiovascular Assoc Inc | 19 |
Practice Locations
6400 Fannin St
Suite 3000
Houston, TX 77030-1527
Phone: (713) 790-0841
Fax: (713) 790-9663
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
Wednesday, March 25, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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