Dr. Betty J Walker Richardson
Family Practice in Tifton, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Betty J Walker Richardson, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Tifton, Georgia. She attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Tift Regional Medical Center. Dr. Betty J Walker Richardson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tift Regional Medical Center. Dr. Betty J Walker Richardson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (229) 391-4100 to request Dr. Betty J Walker Richardson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Betty J Walker Richardson |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
6204961212 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She 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 48 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. Betty J Walker Richardson attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679572648
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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.
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EHR - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Betty J Walker Richardson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Betty J Walker Richardson has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- 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.
| 034976 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Tifton, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Tift Regional Medical Center | 170 |
Practice Locations
2225 US Hwy 41
N
Tifton, GA 31794-2749
Phone: (229) 391-4100
Fax: (229) 391-4508
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, October 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, May 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Betty J Walker Richardson [NPI: 1679572648]Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine