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47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edwards, Hematologist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Richard Edwards, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (860) 714-4680.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Edwards?
Dr. Richard Edwards, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Edwards empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Malignancies, Thrombotic Disorders, Transfusion Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hartford/CT community, Dr. Edwards is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Edwards treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg
- Pulmonary Embolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Prothrombin Gene Mutation
- Bleeding Disorder
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- Prothrombin thrombophilia
- APS
- Hughes syndrome
- Sticky blood syndrome
- Factor II Mutation
- Prothrombin Thrombophilia
- Genetic blood clotting risk
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6861: Antiphospholipid syndrome
- D6852: Prothrombin gene mutation
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
- Persistent AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- History of Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Past Lung Blood Clot
- Previous PE
- History of Pulmonary Thromboembolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86711: Personal history of pulmonary embolism
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg Vein
- Lower Extremity DVT
ICD-10 Codes:
- I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity
Also known as:
- Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Which procedures does Dr. Edwards perform as a Hematologist?
As a Hematologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Edwards may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Edwards' office.
Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 714-4680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Edwards in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134122104.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edwards
What is Dr. Richard Edwards's specialty?
Dr. Edwards is a Hematologist near Hartford, CT. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Edwards to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT 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
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Is Richard Edwards accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Richard Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Edwards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (860) 714-4680 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Edwards?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (860) 714-4680 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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