Dr. Scott Taber
General Surgery in Columbia, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 36+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Scott Taber, MD FACS, is a General Surgery specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lexington Medical Center, Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge, Palmetto Health Richland, Sisters Of Charity Providence Hospitals. Dr. Scott Taber also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palmetto Health. Dr. Scott Taber accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 256-3400 to request Dr. Scott Taber the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Scott Taber |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3274699699 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 36 years of diverse experience
Credentials
Education and Training
- Dr. Scott Taber attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1988.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316925746
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 5, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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 Taber
Medical Licenses
Dr. Scott Taber has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 36 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- 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.
| 21918 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| West Columbia, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Columbia, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Columbia, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Columbia, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Palmetto Health | 557 |
Practice Locations
1850 Laurel St
Columbia, SC 29201-2627
Phone: (803) 256-3400
Fax: (803) 256-2039
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
400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
Columbia, SC 29212-1760
Phone: (803) 296-2548
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, March 3, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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