Dr. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi

Overview

Dr. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Watertown, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Albany Medical Center Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center, Southside Hospital, St Peter's Hospital, Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Samaritan Medical Practice, Pc. Dr. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi at 428 Washington St to request Dr. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• 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.
• 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. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi

• English

Medical Licenses

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.	267018	New York

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Albany Medical Center Hospital	Albany, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Samaritan Medical Center	Watertown, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Southside Hospital	Bay Shore, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Peter's Hospital	Albany, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Samaritan Hospital	Troy, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Samaritan Medical Practice, Pc	Samaritan Medical Practice, Pc	15

Practice Locations

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Dr. Krishnakumar D Hongalgi [NPI: 1962603225]Nephrology, Internal Medicine