Dr. Ajith K Puram

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ajith K Puram, MD, is the Hospitalist specialist in Statesville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carolinas Med Ctr-University, Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc, Maria Parham Medical Center, Sisters Of Charity Providence Hospitals. Dr. Ajith K Puram also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Optimed Hospitalists. Dr. Ajith K Puram accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (704) 997-5525 to request Dr. Ajith K Puram the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 557 Brookdale Dr
Statesville, NC 28677-4107

Phone 1: (704) 997-5525
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ajith K Puram
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2163687161
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

  • Hospitalist (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

Experience

  • Over 20 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. Ajith K Puram graduated from medical school in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1356621916
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 26, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Ajith K Puram

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ajith K Puram has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 20 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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • 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

  • Optimed Hospitalists


Practice Locations

557 Brookdale Dr
Statesville, NC 28677-4107
Phone: (704) 997-5525
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Ajith K Puram [NPI: 1356621916]Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Nephrology

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