Dr. Vivek Thappa
Pulmonary Disease in Sycamore, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 47+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Vivek Thappa, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Sycamore, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Rochelle Community Hospital, Rockford Memorial Hospital, Saint Anthony Medical Center, Swedish American Hospital. Dr. Vivek Thappa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Vivek Thappa, M.D., S.C. Dr. Vivek Thappa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (815) 787-7997 to request Dr. Vivek Thappa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Vivek Thappa |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
2860441813 |
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
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 47 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. Vivek Thappa graduated from medical school in 1977.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1295743383
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 4, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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. Vivek Thappa
Medical Licenses
Dr. Vivek Thappa has been primarily specialized in Sleep Medicine for over 47 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
click for detail Sleep Medicine An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
| 036081657 | Illinois |
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
click for detail Critical Care Medicine An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| 036081657 | Illinois |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| 036081657 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Rochelle, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Rockford, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Rockford, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Rockford, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Vivek Thappa, M.D., S.C | |
Practice Locations
2540 Hauser Ross Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178-3177
Phone: (815) 787-7997
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, October 20, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 27, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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