Mr. Darren Richards
Physician Assistant in Santa Barbara, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 14+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Mr. Darren Richards III, NPATC,MPAS,PA-C,ATC, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Santa Barbara, California. He attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Mr. Darren Richards accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 563-3307 to request Mr. Darren Richards the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Darren Richards III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5698962454 |
| 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
- Physician Assistant (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 14 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- NPATC
- MPAS
- Certificated Physician Assistant (PA-C)
help Certificated Physician Assistant
Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
- Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)
help Certified Athletic Trainers
Certified athletic trainers are allied health care providers who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active.
Education and Training
- Mr. Darren Richards attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2010.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1215247218
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 25, 2011
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 Mr. Darren Richards
Medical Licenses
Mr. Darren Richards has been primarily specialized in Physician Assistant for over 14 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant
click for detail Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
| PA21263 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Newport Beach, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Irvine, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Practice Locations
401 E. Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 563-3307
Fax: (805) 563-0998
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, February 25, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Mr. Darren Richards [NPI: 1215247218]Physician Assistant