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Dr. Richard Torrey, MD

Durham, NC

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Torrey, Family Medicine Specialist in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Richard Torrey, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Torrey completed his residency at La State Univ Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Torrey is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torrey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torrey’s office at (919) 839-1758.

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

    • Residency: La State Univ Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Torrey board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Torrey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Torrey speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Torrey treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Torrey 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. Torrey. 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 Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • 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:

    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    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

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Which procedures does Dr. Torrey perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Torrey may include:

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

    Does Dr. Torrey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Torrey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 839-1758 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Torrey accept in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Torrey in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Torrey's office located?

    Dr. Richard Torrey's Primary Practice

    4309 Emperor Blvd Ste 125

    Durham, NC 27703

    (919) 839-1758

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    Dr. Richard Torrey's Practice 2

    2701 Pickett Rd

    Durham, NC 27705

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    Dr. Richard Torrey's Practice 3

    110 Horizon Dr Ste 310

    Raleigh, NC 27615

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

    Dr. Torrey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144315342.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torrey?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Torrey's specialty?

    Dr. Torrey is a Family Medicine Specialist near Durham, NC. 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. Contact Dr. Torrey to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Torrey is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Torrey accepting new patients in Durham, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Torrey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Torrey's office at (919) 839-1758 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Torrey?

    Please contact Dr. Torrey's office at (919) 839-1758 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Torrey have?

    Dr. Richard Torrey is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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