Dr. Girish Makwana, M.D.
Pain Management
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Girish Makwana
Girish Makwana, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Conover, NC.
Specialty Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
49
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Pain ManagementCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1977
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 050536 | Anesthesiology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Girish Makwana
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Girish Makwana is an established pain management provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 1977. Dr. currently practices at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Conover, North Carolina. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023193240, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Girish Makwana as a lower-volume pain management provider, treating approximately 66 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 227 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Girish Makwana received $40 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$40
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Pain Management Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 28613
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Girish Makwana
What does Dr. Girish Makwana specialize in?
Dr. Girish Makwana specializes in Pain Management.
Where does Dr. Girish Makwana practice?
Dr. Girish Makwana practices at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Conover, North Carolina.
Does Dr. Girish Makwana accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Girish Makwana accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 66 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Girish Makwana's NPI number?
Dr. Girish Makwana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023193240. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Girish Makwana been practicing?
Dr. Girish Makwana has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1977.