Dr. Ken Richards

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ken Richards, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Palos Heights, Illinois. He attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Trinity Hospital, Mercy Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Ken Richards also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Ken Richards accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Ken Richards at 11800 Southwest Hwy to request Dr. Ken Richards the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11800 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1065
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ken Richards
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1557381118
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 28 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. Ken Richards attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1477545937
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 19, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 13, 2012

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. Ken Richards

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ken Richards has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 28 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.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Advocate Medical Group


Practice Locations

11800 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1065
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, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, December 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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