Dr. Edward H Ridings
General Surgery in Lewistown, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edward H Ridings III, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lewistown Hospital. Dr. Edward H Ridings also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Family Health Associates Of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Clinic. Dr. Edward H Ridings accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (717) 248-7512 to request Dr. Edward H Ridings the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edward H Ridings III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4385811926 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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 48 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. Edward H Ridings attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1790732725
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, May 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 30, 2010
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 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 - 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.
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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. Edward H Ridings
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edward H Ridings has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 48 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.
| OS003806L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lewistown, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Family Health Associates Of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
| Family Health Associates Of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital | 34 |
| Geisinger Clinic | 2280 |
Practice Locations
310 Electric Ave
Suite 230
Lewistown, PA 17044-1369
Phone: (717) 248-7512
Fax: (717) 248-2710
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
27 Sandy Ln
Lewistown, PA 17044-1320
Phone: (717) 242-2525
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
400 Highland Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044-1167
Phone: (717) 248-5411
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, July 30, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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