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Dr. Richard Hellander, MD

Camden, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hellander, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Richard Hellander, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hellander completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hellander is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hellander’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hellander’s office at (856) 541-3270.

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

    • Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    What languages does Dr. Hellander speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hellander typically treat?

    As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hellander 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. Hellander. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Opioid-Induced Disorder
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid-related health problems
    • Complications from opioid use
    • Opioid-caused conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F11288: Opioid dependence with other opioid-induced disorder

    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

    What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hellander typically perform?

    As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Hellander may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hellander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hellander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 541-3270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hellander accept in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Hellander in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hellander's office located?

    Dr. Richard Hellander's Primary Practice

    817 Federal St

    Camden, NJ 08103

    (856) 541-3270

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    Dr. Richard Hellander's Practice 2

    701 Carl Miller Blvd

    Camden, NJ 08104

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    Dr. Richard Hellander's Practice 3

    1315 N Delaware St

    Paulsboro, NJ 08066

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

    Dr. Hellander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003846932.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hellander?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Hellander's specialty?

    Dr. Hellander is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Camden, NJ.

    What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?

    An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hellander is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Shore Medical Center 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 an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Addiction 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 Hellander accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Hellander offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hellander's office at (856) 541-3270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Hellander?

    Please contact Dr. Hellander's office at (856) 541-3270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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