Dr. Saraswathy Shekar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Saraswathy Shekar III, DO,MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Upmc Mercy, Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc. Dr. Saraswathy Shekar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Umass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.. Dr. Saraswathy Shekar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Saraswathy Shekar at 320 Main St to request Dr. Saraswathy Shekar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 320 Main St
Johnstown, PA 15901-1601
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Saraswathy Shekar III
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1456547124
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own 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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
  • 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. Saraswathy Shekar graduated from medical school in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1376518456
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 28, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - She 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 - 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.
  • 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. Saraswathy Shekar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Saraswathy Shekar has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 39 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Umass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.


Practice Locations

320 Main St
Johnstown, PA 15901-1601
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 28, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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