Dr. Prasanna Santhanam
Internal Medicine in Wheelersburg, Ohio
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Prasanna Santhanam, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Wheelersburg, Ohio. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio, King's Daughters' Medical Center, St Mary's Medical Center, Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc. Dr. Prasanna Santhanam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc. Dr. Prasanna Santhanam may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Prasanna Santhanam at 8750 Ohio River Rd to request Dr. Prasanna Santhanam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Prasanna Santhanam |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6103019864 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe 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)
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Prasanna Santhanam graduated from medical school in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1083828685
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Prasanna Santhanam
Medical Licenses
Dr. Prasanna Santhanam has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
click for detail Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
| D0080953 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Portsmouth, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Ashland, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Huntington, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Huntington, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc
| University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc | 184 |
Practice Locations
8750 Ohio River Rd
Wheelersburg, OH 45694-1918
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
Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, July 17, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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