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Dr. Richard Switzer, MD

Dr. Richard Switzer, MD

Pediatrician, Internist

Grandville, MI

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Switzer, Pediatrician in Grandville, MI?

    Dr. Richard Switzer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Grandville, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Switzer graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. Dr. Switzer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Switzer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Switzer’s office at (616) 391-4500.

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

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Switzer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Switzer typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Switzer 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. Switzer. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Switzer typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Switzer may include:

    Please contact Dr. Switzer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Switzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Switzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 391-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Switzer accept in Grandville, MI?

    Dr. Switzer in Grandville, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Switzer's office located?

    Dr. Richard Switzer's Primary Practice

    3185 Macatawa Dr SW Ste A

    Grandville, MI 49418

    (616) 391-4500

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    200 Shmg Internal Medicine

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

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    Dr. Richard Switzer's Practice 3

    5060 Cascade Rd SE Ste A

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

    Dr. Switzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588770846.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Switzer?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Switzer's specialty?

    Dr. Switzer is a Pediatrician near Grandville, MI.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Switzer is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Richard Switzer accepting new patients in Grandville, MI?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Switzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Switzer's office at (616) 391-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Switzer?

    Please contact Dr. Switzer's office at (616) 391-4500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Switzer's office located?

    Dr. Switzer's offices are located in Grandville, MI, Kentwood, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI.