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Dr. Richard Long, MD

Urologist

Brentwood, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Long, Urologist in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Richard Long, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Long is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Long’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Long’s office at (510) 793-3505.

    Is Dr. Long board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Long, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Long speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Long typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Long 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. Long. 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:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    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

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate
    • Bladder retention
    • Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Long typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Long performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Long. 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:

    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Foley catheter insertion
    • Indwelling bladder catheter placement
    • Urinary catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement

    CPT Codes:

    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Does Dr. Long accept my insurance?

    Dr. Long accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 793-3505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Long accept in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Long in Brentwood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Long's office located?

    Dr. Richard Long's Primary Practice

    2400 Balfour Rd Ste 230

    Brentwood, CA 94513

    (510) 793-3505

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    Dr. Richard Long's Practice 2

    1999 Mowry Ave

    Fremont, CA 94538

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    Dr. Richard Long's Practice 3

    100 N Wiget Ln Ste 290

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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

    Dr. Long's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912903071.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Long?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Long's specialty?

    Dr. Long is an Urologist near Brentwood, CA.

    What does an Urologist do?

    A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.

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

    Yes, Dr. Long is affiliated with John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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 Dr. Richard Long accepting new patients in Brentwood, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Long offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Long's office at (510) 793-3505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Long's office at (510) 793-3505 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Long's office located?

    Dr. Long's offices are located in Brentwood, CA, Fremont, CA, and Walnut Creek, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Long have?

    Dr. Richard Long is certified by the American Board of Urology.