Dr. Richard E Waltman
Family Practice in Tacoma, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard E Waltman, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. Dr. Richard E Waltman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Adult Inpatient Medical Services, Pllc. Dr. Richard E Waltman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 459-6500 to request Dr. Richard E Waltman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Richard E Waltman |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
2163551011 |
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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 49 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. Richard E Waltman attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1710905112
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 20, 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. Richard E Waltman
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard E Waltman has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 49 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| MD00018983 | Washington |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| MD00018983 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Tacoma, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Tacoma, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Adult Inpatient Medical Services, Pllc
| Adult Inpatient Medical Services, Pllc | 5 |
Practice Locations
1901 S Union Ave
Ste A244
Tacoma, WA 98405-1712
Phone: (253) 459-6500
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
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405-4933
Phone: (253) 651-2498
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
Thursday, May 20, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Richard E Waltman [NPI: 1710905112]Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine