Dr. Asghar Shaigany
Internal Medicine in Washington, District of Columbia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 57+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Asghar Shaigany, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1967, having over 57 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Prince Georges Hospital Center, United Medical Center. Dr. Asghar Shaigany also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation. Dr. Asghar Shaigany accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (202) 574-5432 to request Dr. Asghar Shaigany the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Asghar Shaigany |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6608768486 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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 57 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Asghar Shaigany graduated from medical school in 1967.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1336135979
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 12, 2010
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. Asghar Shaigany
Medical Licenses
Dr. Asghar Shaigany has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 57 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail 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.
| B94178 | Maryland |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail 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.
| MD12938 | District of Columbia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cheverly, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Washington, District of Columbia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation
| Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation | 25 |
Practice Locations
1310 Southern Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032-4623
Phone: (202) 574-5432
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
Monday, April 12, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Asghar Shaigany [NPI: 1336135979]Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology