Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala
Rheumatology in Munster, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 13+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Munster, 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) 922-3002 to request Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Hussein Bhikhapurwala |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
4587893813 |
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
- Rheumatology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 13 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. Hussein Bhikhapurwala graduated from medical school in 2011.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1013204197
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 8, 2011
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 1, 2016
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 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.
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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. Hussein Bhikhapurwala
Medical Licenses
Dr. Hussein Bhikhapurwala has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 13 years of experience.
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 |
| Munster, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Munster, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Dyer, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| 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
761 45th Ave
Suite 103
Munster, IN 46321-2899
Phone: (219) 922-3002
Phone 2: (219) 922-3020
Fax: (219) 922-3003
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
Thursday, September 1, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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