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Dr. Richard Hopkins, MD

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Shawnee Mission, KS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hopkins, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Shawnee Mission, KS?

    Dr. Richard Hopkins, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shawnee Mission, KS with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hopkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hopkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hopkins’s office at (913) 789-5560.

    What languages does Dr. Hopkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hopkins typically treat?

    As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hopkins 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. Hopkins. 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:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Right Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Skin Condition
    • Right calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed right calf wound
    • Right calf ulcer stage 2

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97212: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed

    What procedures does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hopkins typically perform?

    As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hopkins 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. Hopkins. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Hopkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hopkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 789-5560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hopkins accept in Shawnee Mission, KS?

    Dr. Hopkins in Shawnee Mission, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hopkins' office located?

    Dr. Richard Hopkins' Primary Practice

    9100 W 74th St

    Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

    (913) 789-5560

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    Dr. Richard Hopkins' Practice 2

    19501 E US Highway 40 Ste B

    Independence, MO 64055

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hopkins affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hopkins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Hopkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801871413.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hopkins?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Hopkins's specialty?

    Dr. Hopkins is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Shawnee Mission, KS.

    What does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist do?

    Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hopkins is affiliated with Adventhealth Shawnee Mission 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 Dr. Richard Hopkins accepting new patients in Shawnee Mission, KS?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Hopkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hopkins' office at (913) 789-5560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Hopkins' office at (913) 789-5560 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hopkins' office located?

    Dr. Hopkins' offices are located in Shawnee Mission, KS and Independence, MO.