Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala

Overview

Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2011, having over 13 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital, Franciscan Healthcare - Munster, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Franciscan St Margaret Health - Dyer, Franciscan St Margaret Health - Hammond. Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franciscan Physician Network. Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 736-1400 to request Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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. Hussein Bhikhapurwala

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Rheumatology click for detail Rheumatology An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.	01076787A	Indiana
Student, Health Care / Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program click for detail Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.	4765	Georgia

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Community Hospital	Munster, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Franciscan Healthcare - Munster	Munster, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point	Crown Point, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Franciscan St Margaret Health - Dyer	Dyer, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Franciscan St Margaret Health - Hammond	Hammond, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Franciscan Physician Network	Franciscan Physician Network	887

Practice Locations

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Contact Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala by phone: (219) 736-1400 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.

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Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala [NPI: 1013204197]Rheumatology