Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Benton, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Benton, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Herrin Hospital, Franklin Hospital, St Joseph Memorial Hospital, Harrisburg Medical Center. Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franklin Hospital District. Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar at 201 Bailey Ln to request Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7416967120 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 22 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 Venkatesh Kumar graduated from medical school in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1437280971
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 8, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 24, 2015
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 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 Venkatesh Kumar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| 277527 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Carbondale, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Herrin, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Benton, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Murphysboro, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Harrisburg, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Franklin Hospital District
| Franklin Hospital District | 10 |
Practice Locations
201 Bailey Ln
Benton, IL 62812-1969
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, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, June 24, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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