Dr. Christopher Thiagarajah

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher Thiagarajah, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. He attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Providence Hospital, Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Christopher Thiagarajah also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Washington National Eye Center. Dr. Christopher Thiagarajah accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Christopher Thiagarajah at 110 Irving St NW to request Dr. Christopher Thiagarajah the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010-2931
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher Thiagarajah
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0840397477
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

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 22 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. Christopher Thiagarajah attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1952435919
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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. Christopher Thiagarajah

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher Thiagarajah has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 22 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
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    Plastic Surgery
    A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Washington National Eye Center


Practice Locations

110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010-2931
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, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, February 8, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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