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Who is Dr. Richards, Critical Care Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Jonathan Richards, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (225) 765-5864.
Where did Dr. Richards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Richards speak?
Dr. Richards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Richards typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Richards 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. Richards. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Richards typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Richards may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Richards' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Richards in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Richards' office located?
Dr. Jonathan Richards' Primary Practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-5864
What is Dr. Richards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457511362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richards
What is Dr. Jonathan Richards's specialty?
Dr. Richards is a Critical Care Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Jonathan Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Richards is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jonathan Richards accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
No, Dr. Jonathan Richards is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan Richards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (225) 765-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Richards?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (225) 765-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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