Dr. Ritesh Jha

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ritesh Jha, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Palo Alto, California. He attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Washington Hospital. Dr. Ritesh Jha also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palo Alto Medical Foundation For Health Care, Research And Education. Dr. Ritesh Jha does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Ritesh Jha at 795 El Camino Real to request Dr. Ritesh Jha the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ritesh Jha
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6608875216
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 21 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. Ritesh Jha attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1972684645
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Ritesh Jha

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ritesh Jha has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 21 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
    click for detail
    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.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
    click for detail
    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Surgecenter Of Palo Alto


Practice Locations

795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
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 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, May 1, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Ritesh Jha for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Ritesh Jha [NPI: 1972684645]Gastroenterology

Most visited doctors