Dr. Guru Shankar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Guru Shankar, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Naperville, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Alexius Medical Center. Dr. Guru Shankar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Conventions Psychiatry And Counseling, P.C.. Dr. Guru Shankar does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Guru Shankar at 1136 Mill St to request Dr. Guru Shankar the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1136 Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563-2519
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Guru Shankar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3779688577
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Guru Shankar graduated from medical school in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518093723
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, February 24, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 19, 2015

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. Guru Shankar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Guru Shankar has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 30 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Conventions Psychiatry And Counseling, P.C.


Practice Locations

1136 Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563-2519
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


4s100 N Route 59
Naperville, IL 60563-9697
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 Thursday, May 19, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 19, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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