Dr. Niraj Acharya

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Niraj Acharya, MD,PHD, is a Nephrology specialist in Hollis, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Interfaith Medical Center, New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Niraj Acharya accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (718) 301-5894 to request Dr. Niraj Acharya the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 19616 Hillside Ave Lowr Level
Hollis, NY 11423-2125

Phone 1: (718) 301-5894


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Niraj Acharya
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7911951991
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 38 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.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Niraj Acharya graduated from medical school in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1609950617
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 15, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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 - 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Niraj Acharya

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Niraj Acharya has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 38 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

19616 Hillside Ave Lowr Level
Hollis, NY 11423-2125
Phone: (718) 301-5894
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, August 15, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Niraj Acharya [NPI: 1609950617]Nephrology, Internal Medicine