Dr. Richard C Birdwell

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Richard C Birdwell, MD,DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Annandale, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Unity Hospital, Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Firstlight Health System, Cambridge Medical Center. Dr. Richard C Birdwell also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Allina Health System. Dr. Richard C Birdwell may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Richard C Birdwell at 440 Elm E St to request Dr. Richard C Birdwell the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 440 Elm E St
Annandale, MN 55302-1109
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Richard C Birdwell
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0547291254
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 24 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.
  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Richard C Birdwell attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1144280967
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Richard C Birdwell

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Richard C Birdwell has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 24 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Abbott Northwestern General Medicine Associates


Practice Locations

440 Elm E St
Annandale, MN 55302-1109
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 Thursday, April 16, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, December 6, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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