Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Jackson, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Valley Medical Foundation. Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (209) 257-5900 to request Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 815 Court St
Jackson, CA 95642-2154

Phone 1: (209) 257-5900
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Rajaratnam Skantharaja
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7517921224
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

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 52 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Rajaratnam Skantharaja graduated from medical school in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154542298
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Rajaratnam Skantharaja

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 52 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Sutter Valley Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

815 Court St
Jackson, CA 95642-2154
Phone: (209) 257-5900
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


255 New York Ranch Rd
Jackson, CA 95642-2171
Phone: (209) 223-2034
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


100 Mission Blvd
Jackson, CA 95642-2536
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, February 24, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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