Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan
Endocrinology in Somers Point, New Jersey
Overview
Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD,CCD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Somers Point, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine, having years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Div, Shore Medical Center. Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Shore Memorial Hospital. Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (609) 653-3500 to request Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Vijay Balakrishnan |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6901076439 |
| 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
- Endocrinology (primary specialty)
Experience
- 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.
- CCD
Education and Training
- Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1649434333
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 11, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Vijay Balakrishnan
Medical Licenses
Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
click for detail Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
| 25MA09484400 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Atlantic City, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Somers Point, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Shore Memorial Hospital | 15 |
Practice Locations
1 E New York Ave
Somers Point, NJ 08244-2340
Phone: (609) 653-3500
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
Wednesday, September 3, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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