Dr. Necholas Ghannam

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Necholas Ghannam, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Palos Heights, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Trinity Hospital, Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Necholas Ghannam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Necholas Ghannam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Necholas Ghannam at 11800 Southwest Hwy to request Dr. Necholas Ghannam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11800 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1065


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Necholas Ghannam
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4082679238
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Geriatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 25 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. Necholas Ghannam graduated from medical school in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1962480541
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 17, 2012

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. Necholas Ghannam

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Necholas Ghannam has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 25 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Advocate Medical Group


Practice Locations

11800 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1065
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, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, August 17, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Necholas Ghannam [NPI: 1962480541]Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine