Mr. Michael Dale Richards

Physician Assistant in Columbia, South Carolina

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
26+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Mr. Michael Dale Richards, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. Mr. Michael Dale Richards also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palmetto Health. Mr. Michael Dale Richards accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 434-1210 to request Mr. Michael Dale Richards the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3010 Farrow Rd
Columbia, SC 29203-7606

(805) 434-1210

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Basics

Full Name	Michael Dale Richards
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	3072646488
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own 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

Physician Assistant (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 26 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Certificated Physician Assistant (PA-C)
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Certificated Physician Assistant

Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

Education and Training

Mr. Michael Dale Richards graduated in 1998.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1811969975
NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 3, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 16, 2010

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not 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 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.
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 Mr. Michael Dale Richards

English

Medical Licenses

Mr. Michael Dale Richards has been primarily specialized in Physician Assistant for over 26 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant click for detail Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.	543	South Carolina
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant click for detail Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.	A543	South Carolina

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Palmetto Health	Palmetto Health	557

Practice Locations

3010 Farrow Rd
Columbia, SC 29203-7606
Phone: (805) 434-1210
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