Dr. Scott C Richards
Ophthalmology in Chesterton, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Scott C Richards, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Chesterton, Indiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Unity Medical And Surgical Hospital. Dr. Scott C Richards also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Midwest Eye Consultants Pc. Dr. Scott C Richards does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Scott C Richards at 374 Indian Boundary Rd to request Dr. Scott C Richards the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Scott C Richards |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3274664420 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does not accept Medicare assignment. |
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Education and Training
- Dr. Scott C Richards attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1447232806
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, November 18, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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. Scott C Richards
Medical Licenses
Dr. Scott C Richards has been primarily specialized in Retina Specialist for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist
click for detail Retina Specialist An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
| 01071002A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fort Wayne, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Mishawaka, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Midwest Eye Consultants Angola
| Midwest Eye Consultants Pc | 53 |
Practice Locations
374 Indian Boundary Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304-1591
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, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, March 27, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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