Dr. Harikrishna Puttagunta

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Harikrishna Puttagunta, MD, is a Critical Care (Intensivists) specialist in Springfield, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Critical Care (Intensivists). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Marion General Hospital, Presence Covenant Medical Center, St Johns Hospital, The Carle Foundation Hospital. Dr. Harikrishna Puttagunta also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hshs Medical Group Inc. Dr. Harikrishna Puttagunta accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (217) 544-6464 to request Dr. Harikrishna Puttagunta the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 E Carpenter
Springfield, IL 62769-5324

Phone 1: (217) 544-6464


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Harikrishna Puttagunta
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5597999516
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

  • Critical Care (Intensivists) (primary specialty)

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. Harikrishna Puttagunta graduated from medical school in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1841451218
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008

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 not 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. Harikrishna Puttagunta

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Harikrishna Puttagunta has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 21 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Hshs Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

800 E Carpenter
Springfield, IL 62769-5324
Phone: (217) 544-6464
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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