Internal Medicine Physician
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians › Internal Medicine
About this specialty
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.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2011: modified source]<br/>Additional Resources: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007. http://www.abim.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification<br/>Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
Highest Medicare-paid providers
| Provider | Location | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|
| AARON JENG, MD, MPH | SAN GABRIEL, CA | $123,043,006 |
| DAVID CHESS, M.D. | STRATFORD, CT | $41,462,111 |
| RAVI KANTH YALAMURI, MD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $23,877,094 |
| RAVINDRA GAUTAM, M.D. | BARSTOW, CA | $22,740,985 |
| QAIS AYOUBY, MD | CORONA, CA | $22,183,005 |
| JAMISON FERAMISCO, MD, PHD | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,534,192 |
| RICHARD PARK, M.D. | GRANADA HILLS, CA | $17,986,379 |
| SAMUEL GANZ, D.O. | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $17,332,772 |
| RAVI SREERAMA, M.D. | CLARKSVILLE, TX | $16,450,972 |
| GAUTAM BHAKTA, MD | ARROYO GRANDE, CA | $15,498,888 |
Ranked by total Medicare payments — a measure of billing volume, not care quality.
Taxonomy definitions from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (public domain). Provider counts derived from NPPES; payment figures from CMS Medicare data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, NUCC, or any government agency.