Dr. Geethanja K Akula

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Geethanja K Akula, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Venice, Florida. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Florida Hospital, Health Central, Orlando Health. Dr. Geethanja K Akula also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Florida Cancer Specialists P L. Dr. Geethanja K Akula accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Geethanja K Akula at 901 Tamiami S Trl to request Dr. Geethanja K Akula the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 901 Tamiami S Trl
Venice, FL 34285-3668


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Geethanja K Akula
Gender Female
PECOS ID 4082678677
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

  • Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Geethanja K Akula graduated from medical school in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366435927
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 29, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 29, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - 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. Geethanja K Akula

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Geethanja K Akula has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
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    Hematology & Oncology
    An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Florida Cancer Specialists P L


Practice Locations

901 Tamiami S Trl
Venice, FL 34285-3668
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 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, March 29, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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