Dr. Balu B Shetty

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 45+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Balu B Shetty, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Canonsburg General Hospital, Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Forbes Regional Hospital. Dr. Balu B Shetty also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Digestive Care Consultants Pc. Dr. Balu B Shetty accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (724) 864-0503 to request Dr. Balu B Shetty the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8775 Norwin Ave
Suite 113
North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2718

Phone 1: (724) 864-0503

Fax: (724) 864-0535


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Balu B Shetty
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8426947318
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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 45 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. Balu B Shetty graduated from medical school in 1979.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1033104948
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 16, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 27, 2011

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. Balu B Shetty

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Balu B Shetty has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 45 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



Medical Group Practice

  • Digestive Care Consultants Pc


Practice Locations

8775 Norwin Ave
Suite 113
North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2718

Phone: (724) 864-0503
Fax: (724) 864-0535
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, October 27, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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