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Dr. Richard Lerner, MD

Dr. Richard Lerner, MD

Worcester, MA

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lerner, Internist in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Richard Lerner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lerner completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Lerner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lerner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lerner’s office at (508) 856-2731.

    Where did Dr. Lerner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    • Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

    Is Dr. Lerner board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Lerner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lerner speak?

    Dr. Lerner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lerner treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Lerner diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lerner. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Depression
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Which procedures does Dr. Lerner perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Lerner may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lerner's office.

    Does Dr. Lerner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lerner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 856-2731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lerner accept in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Lerner in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Compassionate Care Hospice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Liberty HealthShare

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UMass Memorial Health Care

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    Where is Dr. Lerner's office located?

    Dr. Richard Lerner's Primary Practice

    55 Lake Ave N

    Worcester, MA 01655

    (508) 856-2731

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    What is Dr. Lerner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477536142.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lerner?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lerner

    What is Dr. Richard Lerner's specialty?

    Dr. Lerner is a Internist near Worcester, MA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Lerner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Lerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lerner is affiliated with UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Lerner accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Lerner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Lerner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lerner's office at (508) 856-2731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Lerner?

    Please contact Dr. Lerner's office at (508) 856-2731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lerner have?

    Dr. Richard Lerner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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