Dr. Alagiri Swamy
Internal Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alagiri Swamy Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals, St Francis Hospital. Dr. Alagiri Swamy also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Giri Swamy Md Pc. Dr. Alagiri Swamy accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (901) 761-6157 to request Dr. Alagiri Swamy the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alagiri Swamy Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1153488614 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 21 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. Alagiri Swamy graduated from medical school in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1023236809
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 6, 2012
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 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.
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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. Alagiri Swamy
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alagiri Swamy has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 21 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 44041 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Giri Swamy Md Pc | |
Practice Locations
6263 Poplar Ave
Ste 1052
Memphis, TN 38119-4736
Phone: (901) 761-6157
Phone 2: (901) 844-2500
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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