Dr. Chitra Safaya

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in La Puente, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital. Dr. Chitra Safaya also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern California Infectious Disease Physicians Medical Group Inc. Dr. Chitra Safaya accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (626) 810-3330 to request Dr. Chitra Safaya the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 18335 E Valley Blvd
La Puente, CA 91744-5968

Phone 1: (626) 810-3330
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Chitra Safaya
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6901048263
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

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 18 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. Chitra Safaya graduated from medical school in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1568624336
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not 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. Chitra Safaya

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Chitra Safaya has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 18 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Southern California Infectious Disease Physicians Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

18335 E Valley Blvd
La Puente, CA 91744-5968
Phone: (626) 810-3330
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 Thursday, August 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, June 16, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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