Dr. Kotthegal P Eshwar
Nephrology in McAllen, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 60+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kotthegal P Eshwar, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in McAllen, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1964, having over 60 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Knapp Medical Center, Mission Regional Medical Center, South Texas Health System. Dr. Kotthegal P Eshwar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Texas Kidney Specialists, P.A. Dr. Kotthegal P Eshwar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 631-6136 to request Dr. Kotthegal P Eshwar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Kotthegal P Eshwar |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
6305852468 |
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
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 60 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. Kotthegal P Eshwar graduated from medical school in 1964.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1831198654
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 14, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 19, 2015
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. Kotthegal P Eshwar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kotthegal P Eshwar has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 60 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| J7949 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Edinburg, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Weslaco, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mission, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Edinburg, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- South Texas Kidney Specialists, P.A
| South Texas Kidney Specialists, P.A | 13 |
Practice Locations
1901 S 1st St
McAllen, TX 78503-1228
Phone: (956) 631-6136
Fax: (956) 631-1848
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
Thursday, November 19, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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