Dr. Prabha S Murthy
Pathology in Okeechobee, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 57+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Prabha S Murthy, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Okeechobee, Florida. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1967, having over 57 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Aventura Hospital And Medical Center, Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, Plantation General Hospital, West Florida Hospital. Dr. Prabha S Murthy also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, Llc. Dr. Prabha S Murthy accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (863) 824-2975 to request Dr. Prabha S Murthy the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Prabha S Murthy |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1052225620 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pathology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 57 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. Prabha S Murthy graduated from medical school in 1967.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1326032640
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 1, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 25, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Prabha S Murthy
Medical Licenses
Dr. Prabha S Murthy has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 57 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
click for detail Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
click for detail Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Cytopathology
click for detail Cytopathology A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist’s practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the “Pap” test. However, the cytopathologist’s expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Dermatopathology
click for detail Dermatopathology A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Forensic Pathology
click for detail Forensic Pathology A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Hematology
click for detail Hematology A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Immunopathology
click for detail Immunopathology A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of immunologic diseases.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Medical Microbiology
click for detail Medical Microbiology A medical microbiologist is expert in the isolation and identification of microbial agents that cause infectious disease. Viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as parasites, are identified and, where possible, tested for susceptibility to appropriate antimicrobial agents.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Neuropathology
click for detail Neuropathology A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Molecular Genetic Pathology
click for detail Molecular Genetic Pathology A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology
click for detail Anatomic Pathology A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Chemical Pathology
click for detail Chemical Pathology A chemical pathologist has expertise in the biochemistry of the human body as it applies to the understanding of the cause and progress of disease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of biochemical data to the detection, confirmation or monitoring of disease.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
click for detail Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Pediatric Pathology
click for detail Pediatric Pathology A pediatric pathologist is expert in the laboratory diagnosis of diseases that occur during fetal growth, infancy and child development. The practice requires a strong foundation in general pathology and substantial understanding of normal growth and development, along with extensive knowledge of pediatric medicine.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
- Pathology / Clinical Pathology
click for detail Clinical Pathology A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
| 35033797 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Aventura, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Panama City, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Jacksonville, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Plantation, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Pensacola, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, Llc
| Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, Llc | 84 |
Practice Locations
1796 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972-1918
Phone: (863) 824-2975
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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