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Dr. Richard Horak, MD

Auburn, AL

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Horak, Internist in Auburn, AL?

    Dr. Richard Horak, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Auburn, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Horak is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Horak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Horak’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Horak speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Horak typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Horak 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. Horak. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Horak typically perform?

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

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

    Does Dr. Horak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Horak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Horak accept in Auburn, AL?

    Dr. Horak in Auburn, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Selman and company

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Horak's office located?

    Dr. Richard Horak's Primary Practice

    1171 Gatewood Dr Ste 102

    Auburn, AL 36830

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    Dr. Richard Horak's Practice 2

    2544 Enterprise Dr

    Opelika, AL 36801

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    Dr. Richard Horak's Practice 3

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy Bldg 5

    Opelika, AL 36801

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

    Dr. Horak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578651287.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Horak?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Horak's specialty?

    Dr. Horak is an Internist near Auburn, AL.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Horak is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center, Jack Hughston Memorial 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Dr. Richard Horak accepting new patients in Auburn, AL?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Horak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Horak's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Horak?

    Please contact Dr. Horak's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Horak's office located?

    Dr. Horak's offices are located in Auburn, AL and Opelika, AL.