Dr. Savitha Shastry

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Savitha Shastry, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Tyler, Texas. She attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including East Texas Medical Center, East Texas Medical Center Jacksonville, East Texas Medical Center Pittsburg, East Texas Medical Center Quitman. Dr. Savitha Shastry also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including East Texas Medical Center Healthcare Associates. Dr. Savitha Shastry accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (214) 823-6435 to request Dr. Savitha Shastry the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1000 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701-3346

Phone 1: (214) 823-6435
Phone 2: (903) 596-3500
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Savitha Shastry
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9335263409
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns 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

  • Endocrinology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 20 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. Savitha Shastry attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518174465
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 28, 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. Savitha Shastry

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Savitha Shastry has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for over 20 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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    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.
  • 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


Medical Group Practice

  • East Texas Medical Center Healthcare Associates


Practice Locations

1000 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701-3346
Phone: (214) 823-6435
Phone 2: (903) 596-3500
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 Thursday, April 28, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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