Dr. Punam Bhandari
Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Punam Bhandari, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge, Parkwest Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare. Dr. Punam Bhandari also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Summit Medical Group, Pllc. Dr. Punam Bhandari accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (865) 938-3627 to request Dr. Punam Bhandari the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Punam Bhandari |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
9537247671 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 42 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. Punam Bhandari graduated from medical school in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1992747661
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 18, 2014
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. Punam Bhandari
Medical Licenses
Dr. Punam Bhandari has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 29585 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Oak Ridge, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Summit Medical Group, Pllc
| Summit Medical Group, Pllc | 479 |
Practice Locations
1225 E Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909-4016
Phone: (865) 938-3627
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
200 Fort Sanders West Blvd
Suite 301
Knoxville, TN 37922-3357
Phone: (865) 212-2285
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, August 18, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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