Dr. Ganga Prabhakar
Thoracic Surgery in West Des Moines, Iowa
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ganga Prabhakar, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in West Des Moines, Iowa. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1980, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Greene County Medical Center, Hansen Family Hospital, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines, Trinity Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ganga Prabhakar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp. Dr. Ganga Prabhakar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (515) 633-3600 to request Dr. Ganga Prabhakar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ganga Prabhakar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6709860943 |
| 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
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
Experience
- Over 45 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. Ganga Prabhakar graduated from medical school in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1023109444
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 28, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
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 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.
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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. Ganga Prabhakar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ganga Prabhakar has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 45 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 19367 | West Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Jefferson, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Iowa Falls, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Ames, Iowa | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Des Moines, Iowa | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Fort Dodge, Iowa | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp | 110 |
Practice Locations
5880 University Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8209
Phone: (515) 633-3600
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
Wednesday, October 3, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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