Dr. Folarin K Sogbetun
Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 24+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Folarin K Sogbetun, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Berger Hospital, Byrd Regional Hospital, Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, Christus St Patrick Hospital, Tulane Medical Center. Dr. Folarin K Sogbetun also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc. Dr. Folarin K Sogbetun accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 436-2511 to request Dr. Folarin K Sogbetun the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Folarin K Sogbetun |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4789732546 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 24 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. Folarin K Sogbetun graduated from medical school in 2000.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1356536882
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 7, 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. Folarin K Sogbetun
Medical Licenses
Dr. Folarin K Sogbetun has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 24 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 35.092200 | Ohio |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
| 35.092200 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Circleville, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Leesville, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc
| Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc | 777 |
Practice Locations
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5725
Phone: (337) 436-2511
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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Dr. Folarin K Sogbetun [NPI: 1356536882]Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine