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Dr. Georgianna Richards, MD

Beckley, WV

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richards, Neurologist in Beckley, WV?

    Dr. Georgianna Richards, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Beckley, WV with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (304) 256-4100.

    Is Dr. Richards board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Georgianna Richards, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Richards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Richards treat?

    As a Neurologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
    • Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Focal Epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • CNS Demyelination
    • Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
    • Myelin Loss Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    What procedures does Dr. Richards perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Richards performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 256-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Beckley, WV?

    Dr. Richards in Beckley, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Richards' office located?

    Dr. Georgianna Richards' Primary Practice

    1710 Harper Rd

    Beckley, WV 25801

    (304) 256-4100

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    Dr. Georgianna Richards' Practice 2

    415 Carriage Dr

    Beckley, WV 25801

    (304) 894-8975

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    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 1043489776.

    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. Georgianna Richards's specialty?

    Dr. Richards is a Neurologist near Beckley, WV.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Georgianna Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Richards is affiliated with Raleigh General Hospital, WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, CAMC General 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

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    Is Georgianna Richards accepting new patients in Beckley, WV?

    Yes, Dr. Georgianna Richards is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Georgianna Richards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (304) 256-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Georgianna Richards?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (304) 256-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Georgianna Richards have?

    Dr. Georgianna Richards is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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