Dr. Richard Thomas Alia
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) in Columbia, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 54+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard Thomas Alia, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Palmetto Health Baptist. Dr. Richard Thomas Alia also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palmetto Health. Dr. Richard Thomas Alia accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 779-2005 to request Dr. Richard Thomas Alia the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard Thomas Alia |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2264465806 |
| 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
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 54 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard Thomas Alia attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1970.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1972550226
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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 not 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 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.
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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. Richard Thomas Alia
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard Thomas Alia has been primarily specialized in Colon & Rectal Surgery for over 54 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
click for detail Colon & Rectal Surgery A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
| 6287 | South Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 6287 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Columbia, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Palmetto Health | 333 |
Practice Locations
1730 St Julian Pl
Columbia, SC 29204-2410
Phone: (803) 779-2005
Fax: (803) 765-0007
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, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, September 29, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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