Dr. Chirag Patel
Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 14+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Chirag Patel, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Covington, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ochsner Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Riverside Medical Center, St Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Chirag Patel also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1. Dr. Chirag Patel accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (985) 898-4000 to request Dr. Chirag Patel the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Chirag Patel |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0042447369 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 14 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. Chirag Patel graduated from medical school in 2010.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1487971362
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 16, 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 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. Chirag Patel
Medical Licenses
Dr. Chirag Patel has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 14 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- 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.
| MD.206393 | 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
1202 S Tyler St
Covington, LA 70433-2330
Phone: (985) 898-4000
Phone 2: (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
Wednesday, March 16, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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