Dr. Devika S Wijesekera
Nephrology in Washington, District of Columbia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Devika S Wijesekera, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Holy Cross Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Devika S Wijesekera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (202) 346-3000 to request Dr. Devika S Wijesekera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Devika S Wijesekera |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4789647421 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own 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
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 41 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. Devika S Wijesekera graduated from medical school in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1508911603
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 25, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Quality Reporting
-
eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
-
PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - 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. Devika S Wijesekera
Medical Licenses
Dr. Devika S Wijesekera has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 41 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| MD31815 | District of Columbia |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| D0055679 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Silver Spring, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Washington, District of Columbia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
700 2nd St NE
Capitol Hill Medical Center
Washington, DC 20002-8100
Phone: (202) 346-3000
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 4, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
Contact Dr. Devika S Wijesekera by phone: (202) 346-3000 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.
See more related doctors and physicians
Reviews
Dr. Devika S Wijesekera [NPI: 1508911603]Nephrology