Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu, MD,FACP,FCCP, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Portsmouth, Ohio. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio, Lake City Medical Center, Southern Ohio Medical Center. Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Apogee Medical Group Ohio Inc. Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (740) 356-5000 to request Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1805 27th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2640

Phone 1: (740) 356-5000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Viswanathan Chokkavelu
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4082634027
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)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Infectious Disease

Experience

  • Over 54 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.
  • FACP
  • FCCP

Education and Training

  • Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu graduated from medical school in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1841394335
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 5, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 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 - 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. Viswanathan Chokkavelu

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 54 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.
  • 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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Apogee Medical Group Ohio Inc


Practice Locations

1805 27th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2640
Phone: (740) 356-5000
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, October 5, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu [NPI: 1841394335]Internal Medicine, Critical Care (Intensivists), Geriatric Medicine, Infectious Disease

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