EverydayHealthLogo
RC

Dr. Richard Cooley, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cooley, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Richard Cooley, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cooley graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Earl K Long Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cooley is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cooley’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cooley’s office at (225) 769-4044.

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

    • Residency: Earl K Long Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Cooley board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Cooley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cooley speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Cooley treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Cooley 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. Cooley. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Which procedures does Dr. Cooley perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Cooley may include:

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

    Does Dr. Cooley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cooley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 769-4044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cooley accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Cooley in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plans

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Cooley's office located?

    Dr. Richard Cooley's Primary Practice

    7373 Perkins Rd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (225) 769-4044

    Get Directions

    Dr. Richard Cooley's Practice 2

    3401 North Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Cooley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245265552.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cooley?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Cooley's specialty?

    Dr. Cooley is a Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Cooley to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cooley is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Cooley accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Cooley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cooley's office at (225) 769-4044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Cooley?

    Please contact Dr. Cooley's office at (225) 769-4044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Cooley have?

    Dr. Richard Cooley is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

    Other Internist Near Baton Rouge, LA

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Baton Rouge, LA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Baton Rouge, LA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Baton Rouge, LA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists