Dr. Richard M Okeeffe

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Richard M Okeeffe Jr., MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Laurel, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1984, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including South Central Reg Med Ctr, Perry County General Hosp, Wayne General Hospital, Jasper General Hospital. Dr. Richard M Okeeffe also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Central Regional Medical Center. Dr. Richard M Okeeffe accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (601) 649-5990 to request Dr. Richard M Okeeffe the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 424 S 13th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440-4345

Phone 1: (601) 649-5990


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Richard M Okeeffe Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870595457
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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Richard M Okeeffe attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366409005
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 28, 2014

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 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. Richard M Okeeffe

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Richard M Okeeffe has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • South Central Regional Medical Center


Practice Locations

424 S 13th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440-4345
Phone: (601) 649-5990
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


1440 Jefferson St
Laurel, MS 39440-4243
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


1410 Jefferson St
Laurel, MS 39440-4243
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


1430 Jefferson St
Laurel, MS 39440-4243
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, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 28, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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