Dr. Achankunj Chacko
Family Practice in Takoma Park, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Achankunj Chacko, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Takoma Park, Maryland. He attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Washington Adventist Hospital. Dr. Achankunj Chacko also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Achankunju A Chacko Md Llc. Dr. Achankunj Chacko accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 270-5522 to request Dr. Achankunj Chacko the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Achankunj Chacko |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
0244417475 |
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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 46 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. Achankunj Chacko attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1508878414
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 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 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. Achankunj Chacko
Medical Licenses
Dr. Achankunj Chacko has been primarily specialized in Adult Medicine for over 46 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine
| D20129 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Takoma Park, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Achankunju A Chacko Md Llc
| Achankunju A Chacko Md Llc | |
Practice Locations
7610 Carroll Ave
Suite #390
Takoma Park, MD 20912-6323
Phone: (301) 270-5522
Fax: (301) 270-4837
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
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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