Dr. Richard Henry Gettys
General Surgery in Greer, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 44+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard Henry Gettys Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Greer, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ghs Greenville Memorial Medical Center, Ghs Greer Memorial Hospital, Oconee Medical Center, Ghs Patewood Memorial Hospital, Ghs-Hillcrest Memorial Hospital. Dr. Richard Henry Gettys accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (864) 797-9400 to request Dr. Richard Henry Gettys the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard Henry Gettys Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7315923380 |
| 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 44 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 Henry Gettys attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1902849920
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 7, 2013
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. Richard Henry Gettys
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard Henry Gettys has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 44 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.
| 13304 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Greenville, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
| Greer, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Seneca, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Greenville, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Simpsonville, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Practice Locations
325 Medical Pkwy
Suite 250
Greer, SC 29650-2457
Phone: (864) 797-9400
Fax: (864) 797-9402
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, August 7, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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