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Dr. Richard Leahy, DO

Elizabeth, CO

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Leahy, Family Medicine Specialist in Elizabeth, CO?

    Dr. Richard Leahy, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Elizabeth, CO. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Leahy graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Leahy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leahy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leahy’s office at (303) 646-4071.

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

    • Residency: Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Family Medicine | Denver Health Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Leahy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leahy typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leahy 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. Leahy. 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 here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leahy typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leahy 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. Leahy. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Leahy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leahy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 646-4071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leahy accept in Elizabeth, CO?

    Dr. Leahy in Elizabeth, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Leahy's office located?

    Dr. Richard Leahy's Primary Practice

    34061 Forest Park Dr

    Elizabeth, CO 80107

    (303) 646-4071

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

    Dr. Leahy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538265897.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leahy?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Leahy's specialty?

    Dr. Leahy is a Family Medicine Specialist near Elizabeth, CO.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    No, Leahy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Keefe Memorial Hospital, Adventhealth Castle Rock, Adventhealth Parker. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Richard Leahy accepting new patients in Elizabeth, CO?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Leahy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leahy's office at (303) 646-4071 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Leahy?

    Please contact Dr. Leahy's office at (303) 646-4071 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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