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Dr. Richard Nierenberg, MD

Dr. Richard Nierenberg, MD

Show Low, AZ

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nierenberg, Hospitalist in Show Low, AZ?

    Dr. Richard Nierenberg, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Show Low, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Nierenberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nierenberg’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nierenberg’s office at (302) 354-5471.

    What languages does Dr. Nierenberg speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nierenberg treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Nierenberg 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. Nierenberg. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Severe Sepsis
    • Septic Shock
    • Shock
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Systemic Infection
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes
    • Diabetes Overview
    • Sugar Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E139: Other specified diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Nierenberg perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Nierenberg may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nierenberg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nierenberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 354-5471 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nierenberg accept in Show Low, AZ?

    Dr. Nierenberg in Show Low, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Banner Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • IASIS Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nierenberg's office located?

    Dr. Richard Nierenberg's Primary Practice

    2200 E Show Low Lake Rd

    Show Low, AZ 85901

    (302) 354-5471

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    Dr. Richard Nierenberg's Practice 2

    3100 W Ray Rd Ste 201

    Chandler, AZ 85226

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    Dr. Richard Nierenberg's Practice 3

    1800 E Van Buren St

    Phoenix, AZ 85006

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

    Dr. Nierenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598870628.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nierenberg?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Nierenberg's specialty?

    Dr. Nierenberg is a Hospitalist near Show Low, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Nierenberg to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nierenberg is affiliated with Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Nierenberg accepting new patients in Show Low, AZ?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Nierenberg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nierenberg's office at (302) 354-5471 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Nierenberg?

    Please contact Dr. Nierenberg's office at (302) 354-5471 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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