Dr. Shamala Vasant Kanchan

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Shamala Vasant Kanchan, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Saratoga, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Shamala Vasant Kanchan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (408) 507-0328 to request Dr. Shamala Vasant Kanchan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 13946 Trinity Ct
Saratoga, CA 95070-5343

Phone 1: (408) 507-0328


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Shamala Vasant Kanchan
Gender Female
PECOS ID 7214118041
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own 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 40 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. Shamala Vasant Kanchan graduated from medical school in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1245331495
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, July 14, 2016

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. Shamala Vasant Kanchan

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Shamala Vasant Kanchan has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 40 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.


Practice Locations

13946 Trinity Ct
Saratoga, CA 95070-5343
Phone: (408) 507-0328
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 Thursday, July 14, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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