Dr. Arushi M Defonseka

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Arushi M Defonseka, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Rockville, Maryland. She attended and graduated from University Of California, California College Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. Dr. Arushi M Defonseka also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-Atlantic States Inc. Dr. Arushi M Defonseka accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 548-5700 to request Dr. Arushi M Defonseka the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1396 Piccard Dr
Rockville, MD 20850-4302

Phone 1: (301) 548-5700


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Arushi M Defonseka
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2163659038
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own 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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 16 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. Arushi M Defonseka attended and graduated from University Of California, California College Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1578717062
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 10, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, December 2, 2016

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. Arushi M Defonseka

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Arushi M Defonseka has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 16 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Medical Group Practice

  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-Atlantic States Inc


Practice Locations

1396 Piccard Dr
Rockville, MD 20850-4302
Phone: (301) 548-5700
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, December 2, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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