Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati
Psychiatry in Sparks, Nevada
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Sparks, Nevada. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Carson Valley Medical Center. Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including State Of Nevada Office Of The State Controller. Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati at 480 Galletti Way to request Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Dwarakanath Vuppalapati |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0143204842 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
- Addiction Medicine
Experience
- Over 37 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. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati graduated from medical school in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1063512804
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 1, 2016
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 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. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati
Medical Licenses
Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 37 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| 10804 | Nevada |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Psychiatry
click for detail Addiction Psychiatry Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
| 10804 | Nevada |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry
click for detail Geriatric Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
| 10804 | Nevada |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychosomatic Medicine
click for detail Psychosomatic Medicine Psychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients. This subspecialty includes treatment of patients with acute or chronic medical, neurological, obstetrical or surgical illness in which psychiatric illness is affecting their medical care and/or quality of life such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy and COPD, among others. Patients also may be those who have a psychiatric disorder that is the direct consequence of a primary medical condition, or a somatoform disorder or psychological factors affecting a general medical condition. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, attend on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and provide collaborative care in primary care and other outpatient settings.
| 10804 | Nevada |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Carson City, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Reno, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Reno, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Sparks, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Gardnerville, Nevada | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- State Of Nevada Office Of The State Controller
| State Of Nevada Office Of The State Controller | 82 |
Practice Locations
480 Galletti Way
Sparks, NV 89431-5564
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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Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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