Dr. Donald A Richards

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Donald A Richards, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Harker Heights, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mother Frances Hospital, East Texas Medical Center, Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville. Dr. Donald A Richards also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Donald A Richards may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Donald A Richards at 800 W Central Texas Expy to request Dr. Donald A Richards the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 W Central Texas Expy
Harker Heights, TX 76548-1899


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Donald A Richards
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9032012331
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

  • Medical Oncology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Donald A Richards attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1659313559
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 8, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He does 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. Donald A Richards

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Donald A Richards has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 41 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
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    Medical Oncology
    An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Texas Oncology Pa


Practice Locations

800 W Central Texas Expy
Harker Heights, TX 76548-1899
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, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, May 8, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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