Dr. Swapna Joseph

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Swapna Joseph, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Gary, Indiana. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Parkview Regional Medical Center, Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, St Joseph Hospital, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Dr. Swapna Joseph also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Nephrology Associates Of Northern Ind. Dr. Swapna Joseph accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Swapna Joseph at 569 Tyler St to request Dr. Swapna Joseph the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 569 Tyler St
Gary, IN 46402-1829


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Swapna Joseph
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5597765842
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

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 35 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. Swapna Joseph graduated from medical school in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710938592
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 15, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does 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. Swapna Joseph

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Swapna Joseph has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 35 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Nephrology Associates Of Northern Ind


Practice Locations

569 Tyler St
Gary, IN 46402-1829
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, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 1, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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