Dr. Rakesh P Chokshi
Orthopedic Surgery in Laurinburg, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rakesh P Chokshi, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kershaw Health, Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon, Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee, Scotland Memorial Hospital, Williamsburg Regional Hospital. Dr. Rakesh P Chokshi also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mcleod Physician Associates Ii. Dr. Rakesh P Chokshi accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (910) 276-4611 to request Dr. Rakesh P Chokshi the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Rakesh P Chokshi |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7012047517 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 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. Rakesh P Chokshi attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1053311134
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 29, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 19, 2016
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. Rakesh P Chokshi
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rakesh P Chokshi has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
| 21820 | South Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| 21820 | South Carolina |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
| 200200662 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Camden, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Dillon, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Florence, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Laurinburg, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Kingstree, South Carolina | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Mcleod Physician Associates Ii
| Mcleod Physician Associates Ii | 297 |
Practice Locations
1604 Medical Dr
Laurinburg, NC 28352-5524
Phone: (910) 276-4611
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
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