Dr. Rangaswamy Asokan
General Surgery in Ocala, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rangaswamy Asokan, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Ocala, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Munroe Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rangaswamy Asokan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ocala Infectious Disease And Wound Center, Inc. Dr. Rangaswamy Asokan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (352) 401-7552 to request Dr. Rangaswamy Asokan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Rangaswamy Asokan |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5991731986 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 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. Rangaswamy Asokan graduated from medical school in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1225032006
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 9, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 5, 2015
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 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 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. Rangaswamy Asokan
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rangaswamy Asokan has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 53 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.
| ME31442 | Florida |
- Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
click for detail Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
| ME31442 | Florida |
- Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
click for detail Surgery of the Hand A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
| ME31442 | Florida |
- Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
click for detail Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
| ME-0031442 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Ocala, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Ocala Infectious Disease And Wound Center, Inc
| Ocala Infectious Disease And Wound Center, Inc | 8 |
Practice Locations
2651 SW 32nd Pl
Ocala, FL 34471-7848
Phone: (352) 401-7552
Fax: (352) 622-7945
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, February 5, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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