Dr. Shyamsunder R Chakilum
Psychiatry in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Shyamsunder R Chakilum, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Shyamsunder R Chakilum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 794-2000 to request Dr. Shyamsunder R Chakilum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Shyamsunder R Chakilum |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7113985029 |
| 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
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 42 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. Shyamsunder R Chakilum graduated from medical school in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1295706521
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 19, 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. Shyamsunder R Chakilum
Medical Licenses
Dr. Shyamsunder R Chakilum has been primarily specialized in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
click for detail Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
| 01068801A | Indiana |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
click for detail Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
| 036-085813 | Illinois |
Practice Locations
1409 E 84th Pl
Regional Mental Health Center
Merrillville, IN 46410-6451
Phone: (219) 794-2000
Fax: (219) 794-2010
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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Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, January 19, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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