Dr. Ashok Behl
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Porterville, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ashok Behl, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Porterville, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Sierra View District Hospital. Dr. Ashok Behl also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ashok Behl Md Inc. Dr. Ashok Behl accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (559) 781-0386 to request Dr. Ashok Behl the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ashok Behl |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9830271709 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
- General Practice
Experience
- Over 50 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. Ashok Behl graduated from medical school in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1598877508
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 4, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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MHI - He does 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.
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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. Ashok Behl
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ashok Behl has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 50 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| A38400 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bakersfield, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Porterville, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Ashok Behl Md Inc | |
Practice Locations
567 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257-3260
Phone: (559) 781-0386
Fax: (559) 781-8147
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, February 4, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Ashok Behl [NPI: 1598877508]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), General Practice