Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 10+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards, DC,DPT, is a Physical Therapy specialist in Durham, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2014, having over 10 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Therapy. Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Emergeortho, Pa. Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 220-5255 to request Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 120 William Penn Plaza
Durham, NC 27704-2150

Phone 1: (919) 220-5255


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kenneth Edward Richards
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3678872181
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

  • Physical Therapy (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 10 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
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    Doctor of Chiropractic
    A chiropractor is a person who practices chiropractic, specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health.
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
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    Doctor of Physical Therapy
    A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a post-baccalaureate 3-4 year degree which may be conferred upon successful completion of a professional doctoral program.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards graduated from medical school in 2014.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1720256308
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 15, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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 Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kenneth Edward Richards has been primarily specialized in Physical Therapist for over 10 years of experience.
  • Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers / Physical Therapist
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    Physical Therapist
    (1) Physical therapists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT’s assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercises, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living. (2) A physical therapist is a person qualified by an accredited program in physical therapy, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Physical therapists treat disease, injury, or loss of a bodily part by physical means, such as the application of light, heat, cold, water, electricity, massage and exercise. They develop treatment plans based upon each patient’s strengths, weaknesses, range of motion and ability to function. (3) A health professional who specializes in physical therapy- the health care field concerned primarily with the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation and light to assist in rehabilitating patients and in restoring normal function after an illness or injury.
  • Chiropractor / Sports Physician
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    Sports Physician
    A sports chiropractor is uniquely trained to provide care and treatment of injuries or illness resulting from sports and physical fitness activities. Doctors of Chiropractic with the Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) or the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), sport specialty certifications from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, have advanced training in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. Extremity care, rehabilitation and soft tissue procedures are common skills utilized by these doctors. The specialty training covers a broad spectrum from the pediatric athlete to professional and Olympic athletes, and everything in between, using a variety of techniques and modalities.


Medical Group Practice

  • Emergeortho, Pa


Practice Locations

120 William Penn Plaza
Durham, NC 27704-2150
Phone: (919) 220-5255
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, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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