Dr. Vanitha A Sankaran

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Vanitha A Sankaran, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Cupertino, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Vanitha A Sankaran accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (408) 705-3537 to request Dr. Vanitha A Sankaran the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 20863 Stevens Creek Blvd
580
Cupertino, CA 95014-2197

Phone 1: (408) 705-3537

Fax: (408) 872-4122


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Vanitha A Sankaran
Gender Female
PECOS ID 7618149105
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Vanitha A Sankaran graduated from medical school in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1720137391
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 12, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Vanitha A Sankaran

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Vanitha A Sankaran has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 30 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

20863 Stevens Creek Blvd
580
Cupertino, CA 95014-2197

Phone: (408) 705-3537
Fax: (408) 872-4122
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 Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 12, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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