Dr. John Richards
General Surgery in Panama City, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Richards, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Panama City, Florida. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart Health System, Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, Sacred Heart Hospital On The Gulf. Dr. John Richards also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bay County Health System Llc, Fl Neuro Pain And Spine Center Pa. Dr. John Richards may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (850) 215-3000 to request Dr. John Richards the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John Richards |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1951342906 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe 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 38 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. John Richards attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1164403473
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 14, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 11, 2016
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. John Richards
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Richards has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 38 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.
| ME60114 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Panama City, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Panama City, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Port Saint Joe, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Bay County Health System Llc
| Bay County Health System Llc | 52 |
- Fl Neuro Pain And Spine Center Pa
| Fl Neuro Pain And Spine Center Pa | 4 |
Practice Locations
1008 Jenks Ave
Panama City, FL 32401-2437
Phone: (850) 215-3000
Phone 2: (850) 215-3001
Fax: (850) 215-3150
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
801 E 6th St
Panama City, FL 32401-3699
Phone: (850) 913-6960
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, March 11, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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