Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar
General Surgery in Georgetown, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD,FRCS, is a General Surgery specialist in Georgetown, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Knox County Hospital, Georgetown Community Hospital, Pineville Community Hospital. Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Yalinie Medics Llc. Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (502) 542-9118 to request Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Velupillai Wignakumar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7214926922 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 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.
- FRCS
Education and Training
- Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar graduated from medical school in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1265495063
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not 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 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.
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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. Velupillai Wignakumar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| KY34425 | Kentucky |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Barbourville, Kentucky | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Georgetown, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Pineville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Yalinie Medics Llc | |
Practice Locations
1138 Lexington Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324-9672
Phone: (502) 542-9118
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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