Dr. Richard J Unger
General Surgery in Britt, Iowa
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard J Unger Jr., DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Britt, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Boone County Hospital, Regional Medical Center. Dr. Richard J Unger also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Boone County Comprehensive Specialty Care. Dr. Richard J Unger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Richard J Unger at 532 1st Nwst to request Dr. Richard J Unger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard J Unger Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7911901665 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard J Unger attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1245267939
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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 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 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 J Unger
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard J Unger has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 35 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.
| DO-02867 | Iowa |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Boone, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Manchester, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Boone County Comprehensive Specialty Care
| Boone County Comprehensive Specialty Care | 4 |
Practice Locations
532 1st Nwst
Britt, IA 50423-1227
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
Thursday, June 2, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 28, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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