Dr. Damodara Karkera

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Damodara Karkera, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Streator, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1970, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Marys Hospital, Central Dupage Hospital, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center, Saint James Hospital. Dr. Damodara Karkera does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (815) 673-1565 to request Dr. Damodara Karkera the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 104 E Bridge St
Streator, IL 61364-2976

Phone 1: (815) 673-1565

Fax: (815) 673-5539
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Damodara Karkera
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8426173451
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Emergency Medicine

Experience

  • Over 55 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. Damodara Karkera graduated from medical school in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225090434
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 10, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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. Damodara Karkera

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Damodara Karkera has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 55 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

104 E Bridge St
Streator, IL 61364-2976
Phone: (815) 673-1565
Fax: (815) 673-5539
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


104 W 6th St
Suite 302
Streator, IL 61364-2866

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, May 19, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 10, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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