Dr. Basant Kumar Jhawar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Basant Kumar Jhawar, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Joliet, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Central Dupage Hospital, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers. Dr. Basant Kumar Jhawar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (815) 741-8551 to request Dr. Basant Kumar Jhawar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1423 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435-2873

Phone 1: (815) 741-8551
Phone 2: (815) 741-8550

Fax: (815) 741-2251


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Basant Kumar Jhawar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1456359017
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Gastroenterology

Experience

  • Over 46 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. Basant Kumar Jhawar graduated from medical school in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1205878048
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, November 23, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Basant Kumar Jhawar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Basant Kumar Jhawar has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 46 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

1423 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435-2873
Phone: (815) 741-8551
Phone 2: (815) 741-8550
Fax: (815) 741-2251
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 Sunday, November 23, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Basant Kumar Jhawar [NPI: 1205878048]Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology