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Who is Dr. Converse, Cardiologist in Durango, CO?
Dr. Richard Converse, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Durango, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Converse graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Health System Dallas Program. Dr. Converse is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Converse’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Converse’s office at (505) 563-2500.
Where did Dr. Converse go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Health System Dallas Program
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Converse speak?
Dr. Converse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Converse treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Converse 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. Converse. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Long QT Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Left Anterior Fascicular Block
- Arrhythmia
- LAFB
- Left bundle branch block variant
ICD-10 Codes:
- I444: Left anterior fascicular block
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Converse perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Converse may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Converse's office.
Does Dr. Converse accept my insurance?
Dr. Converse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 563-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Converse accept in Durango, CO?
Dr. Converse in Durango, CO 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Converse's office located?
Dr. Richard Converse's Primary Practice
1 Mercado St Ste 130
Durango, CO 81301
(505) 563-2500
What is Dr. Converse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Converse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013001486.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Converse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Converse
What is Dr. Richard Converse's specialty?
Dr. Converse is a Cardiologist near Durango, CO. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Converse to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Converse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Converse is affiliated with Commonspirit - Mercy Hospital, Southwest Health System - Cortez 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 Richard Converse accepting new patients in Durango, CO?
Yes, Dr. Richard Converse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Converse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Converse's office at (505) 563-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Converse?
Please contact Dr. Converse's office at (505) 563-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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