23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Risher, Family Medicine Specialist in Georgetown, KY?
Where did Dr. Risher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Self Mem Hosp, Family Medicine | Self Regional Healthcare/Greenwood Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Risher board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Risher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Risher speak?
Dr. Risher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Risher typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Risher 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. Risher. 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Risher typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Risher may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Risher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Risher accept my insurance?
Dr. Risher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 570-3785 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Risher accept in Georgetown, KY?
Dr. Risher in Georgetown, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Risher's office located?
Dr. Richard Risher's Primary Practice
1138 Lexington Rd Ste 130
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-3785
What hospitals are Dr. Risher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Risher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Risher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Risher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639264021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Risher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Risher