Dr. Prakash Shrestha

Infectious Disease in Lubbock, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
22+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Prakash Shrestha, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Lubbock, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. Dr. Prakash Shrestha also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Covenant Medical Group. Dr. Prakash Shrestha accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (806) 725-7150 to request Dr. Prakash Shrestha the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

4102 24th St
Ste 403
Lubbock, TX 79410-1806

(806) 725-7150
(806) 725-4030
(806) 725-5760

(806) 723-6136

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Prakash Shrestha
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	0244483782
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

Infectious Disease (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 22 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. Prakash Shrestha graduated from medical school in 2002.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1346472206
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He 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 - 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. Prakash Shrestha

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Prakash Shrestha has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 22 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease click for detail 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.	R0129	Texas
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.	MT194269	Pennsylvania

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Covenant Medical Group	Covenant Medical Group	172

Practice Locations

4102 24th St
Ste 403
Lubbock, TX 79410-1806

Phone: (806) 725-7150
Phone 2: (806) 725-4030
Phone 3: (806) 725-5760
Fax: (806) 723-6136
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