Dr. Vimesh Akotia

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Vimesh Akotia, MD,PHD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Palestine, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including East Texas Medical Center, Mother Frances Hospital, Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro, Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville, Palestine Regional Medical Center. Dr. Vimesh Akotia also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including East Texas Physician's Alliance, Llp. Dr. Vimesh Akotia accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (903) 723-3300 to request Dr. Vimesh Akotia the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 127 Medical Dr
Palestine, TX 75801-4781

Phone 1: (903) 723-3300


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Vimesh Akotia
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9133015993
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 28 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.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Vimesh Akotia attended and graduated from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1972524197
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, July 22, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Vimesh Akotia

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Vimesh Akotia has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 28 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    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.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    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.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals

Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro


Medical Group Practice

  • East Texas Physician's Alliance, Llp


Practice Locations

127 Medical Dr
Palestine, TX 75801-4781
Phone: (903) 723-3300
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


126 Medical Dr
Palestine, TX 75801-8506
Phone: (903) 723-3300
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


3201 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801-6901
Phone: (903) 723-8800
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


3201 S Loop
Palestine, TX 75801-6901
Phone: (903) 723-0330
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


811 S Royal
Palestine, TX 75801
Phone: (903) 729-8884
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Vimesh Akotia [NPI: 1972524197]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine