Dr. Puja Karanth

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Puja Karanth, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Palos Heights, Illinois. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Midwestern Region Med Center, Palos Community Hospital. Dr. Puja Karanth also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palos Medical Group Llc. Dr. Puja Karanth accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (708) 923-5869 to request Dr. Puja Karanth the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 12251 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1256

Phone 1: (708) 923-5869

Fax: (708) 923-5859
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Puja Karanth
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5092931428
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 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. Puja Karanth graduated from medical school in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1477831170
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 21, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Puja Karanth

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Puja Karanth has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 16 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
  • 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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Palos Medical Group Llc


Practice Locations

12251 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1256
Phone: (708) 923-5869
Fax: (708) 923-5859
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


12255 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1270
Phone: (708) 403-8400
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 21, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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