Dr. Bekir Melek
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Covington, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bekir Melek, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Covington, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ochsner Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Riverside Medical Center, St Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Bekir Melek also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1. Dr. Bekir Melek accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (985) 871-4140 to request Dr. Bekir Melek the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Bekir Melek |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1658460886 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 37 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. Bekir Melek graduated from medical school in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1114033917
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 18, 2016
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 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. Bekir Melek
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bekir Melek has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 37 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 12377R | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Franklinton, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Covington, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
| St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1 | 68 |
Practice Locations
1006 S Harrison St
Covington, LA 70433-3661
Phone: (985) 871-4140
Fax: (985) 871-4150
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
1202 S Tyler St
Covington, LA 70433-2330
Phone: (985) 898-3743
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
Thursday, August 18, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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