Dr. Ankur R Sheth

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ankur R Sheth, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including B R F Hospital Holdings L L C, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Inc, Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center Llc, Habersham County Medical Ctr, Willis Knighton Medical Center. Dr. Ankur R Sheth also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Ankur R Sheth accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 675-5000 to request Dr. Ankur R Sheth the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1501 Kings Hwy
Department Of Medicine
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Phone 1: (318) 675-5000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ankur R Sheth
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5496885550
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)
  • Gastroenterology

Experience

  • Over 21 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. Ankur R Sheth graduated from medical school in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396956140
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 12, 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. Ankur R Sheth

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ankur R Sheth has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 21 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.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center


Practice Locations

1501 Kings Hwy
Department Of Medicine
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Phone: (318) 675-5000
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 Thursday, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Ankur R Sheth [NPI: 1396956140]Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology