Dr. Rishi Balkissoon

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Rochester, New York. He attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Highland Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Rishi Balkissoon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester. Dr. Rishi Balkissoon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (585) 341-9640 to request Dr. Rishi Balkissoon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 601 Elmwood Ave
Box 665
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Phone 1: (585) 341-9640
Phone 2: (585) 275-5321

Fax: (585) 341-0600


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Rishi Balkissoon
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6800044587
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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 15 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. Rishi Balkissoon attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1285868604
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 21, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Rishi Balkissoon

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Rishi Balkissoon has been primarily specialized in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester


Practice Locations

601 Elmwood Ave
Box 665
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Phone: (585) 341-9640
Phone 2: (585) 275-5321
Fax: (585) 341-0600
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 Monday, September 21, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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