Dr. Charitha Gowda

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Charitha Gowda is an Infectious Disease specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Nationwide Children's Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Charitha Gowda also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Penn Medical Group. Dr. Charitha Gowda accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (240) 447-6861 to request Dr. Charitha Gowda the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3400 Spruce St
Ste D
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206

Phone 1: (240) 447-6861
Phone 2: (215) 662-6932
Phone 3: (240) 447-6861(2


Profile

Basics

Full Name Charitha Gowda
Gender Female
PECOS ID 8820300718
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns 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

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 years of diverse experience

Education and Training

  • Dr. Charitha Gowda attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295998847
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 3, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 7, 2014

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 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. Charitha Gowda

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Charitha Gowda has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 16 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
  • 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

Nationwide Children's Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • University Of Penn Medical Group


Practice Locations

3400 Spruce St
Ste D
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206

Phone: (240) 447-6861
Phone 2: (215) 662-6932
Phone 3: (240) 447-6861(2
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, July 20, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, April 7, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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