Dr. Laura Ekka
Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 14+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Laura Ekka, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Raleigh, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Wakemed Cary Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus. Dr. Laura Ekka also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wake Specialty Physicians Llc. Dr. Laura Ekka accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 350-1300 to request Dr. Laura Ekka the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Laura Ekka |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
9638397730 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Pediatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 14 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. Laura Ekka graduated from medical school in 2010.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1649599598
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Laura Ekka
Medical Licenses
Dr. Laura Ekka has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 14 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
click for detail Pediatrics A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
| 2014-00284 | North Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 2014-00284 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cary, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Wake Specialty Physicians Llc
| Wake Specialty Physicians Llc | 463 |
Practice Locations
10000 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614-7838
Phone: (919) 350-1300
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
Tuesday, July 8, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Laura Ekka [NPI: 1649599598]Internal Medicine, Pediatric Medicine