Dr. Joshua Scott Rickey

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 14+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joshua Scott Rickey, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Forest City, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center, North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Joshua Scott Rickey also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolinas Physicians Network Inc. Dr. Joshua Scott Rickey accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 245-3158 to request Dr. Joshua Scott Rickey the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 249 Oak St
Forest City, NC 28043-3585

Phone 1: (828) 245-3158
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joshua Scott Rickey
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7012138530
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 14 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Joshua Scott Rickey attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2010.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1164742748
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 7, 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 Dr. Joshua Scott Rickey

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joshua Scott Rickey has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 14 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc


Practice Locations

249 Oak St
Forest City, NC 28043-3585
Phone: (828) 245-3158
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


181 Daniel Rd
Forest City, NC 28043-7151
Phone: (828) 286-9036
Phone 2: (828) 287-9504
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, June 1, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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