Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam
Gastroenterology in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago Health Science Center in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Jasper County Hospital, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Methodist Hospitals Inc, Pinnacle Hospital, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Internal Medicine Associates. Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 738-2081 to request Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kumar Venkatachalam |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4082612007 |
| 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
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 33 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Education and Training
- Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam attended and graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago Health Science Center in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1154325421
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 2, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 29, 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 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. Kumar Venkatachalam
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 33 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail Gastroenterology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
| 01048257A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Rensselaer, Indiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Gary, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Physician |
| Hobart, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Internal Medicine Associates
| Internal Medicine Associates | 9 |
Practice Locations
8895 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-7037
Phone: (219) 738-2081
Fax: (219) 736-4658
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam [NPI: 1154325421]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine