Dr. Kanakapura N Venkatakrishna

Overview

Dr. Kanakapura N Venkatakrishna, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Parkview Noble Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Whitley Hospital, St Joseph Hospital. Dr. Kanakapura N Venkatakrishna also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois Ltd. Dr. Kanakapura N Venkatakrishna accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 791-1555 to request Dr. Kanakapura N Venkatakrishna 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 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 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. Kanakapura N Venkatakrishna

• English

Medical Licenses

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.	01045053A	Illinois

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana	Fort Wayne, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Parkview Noble Hospital	Kendallville, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Parkview Regional Medical Center	Fort Wayne, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Parkview Whitley Hospital	Columbia City, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Joseph Hospital	Fort Wayne, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois Ltd	Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois Ltd	99

Practice Locations

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