Dr. Chitra Safaya
Internal Medicine in Yuma, Arizona
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 18+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Yuma, Arizona. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Yuma Regional Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. Dr. Chitra Safaya also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including 24 On Physicians Pc. Dr. Chitra Safaya may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Chitra Safaya at 2400 S Ave A to request Dr. Chitra Safaya the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Chitra Safaya |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
6901048263 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She maybe 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)
Experience
- Over 18 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. Chitra Safaya graduated from medical school in 2006.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1568624336
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Chitra Safaya
Medical Licenses
Dr. Chitra Safaya has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 18 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| A123589 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 125055076 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Anaheim, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Los Alamitos, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Yuma, Arizona | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Anaheim, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| La Palma, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| 24 On Physicians Pc | 323 |
Practice Locations
2400 S Ave A
Yuma, AZ 85364-7127
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, May 1, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, June 16, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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