Dr. Velda J Givens
Psychiatry in Columbus, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Velda J Givens, DO, is a Psychiatry specialist in Columbus, Georgia. She attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Velda J Givens accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (706) 565-5927 to request Dr. Velda J Givens the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Velda J Givens |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
0244207231 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help 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. Velda J Givens attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1376631861
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Velda J Givens
Medical Licenses
Dr. Velda J Givens has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| 046763 | Georgia |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Forensic Psychiatry
click for detail Forensic Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
| 046763 | Georgia |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Psychiatry
click for detail Addiction Psychiatry Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
| 046763 | Georgia |
Practice Locations
3537 Macon Rd
Suite 5
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: (706) 565-5927
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
Friday, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, December 17, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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