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Dr. Richard Molina, MD

Decatur, GA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Molina, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Decatur, GA?

    Dr. Richard Molina, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Decatur, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Molina graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Maternal & Fetal Medicine; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Molina is fluent in English, Spanish, and Syriac, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Molina’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Molina’s office at (770) 279-3838.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Molina?

    Dr. Richard Molina, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist 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. Molina empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes in Pregnancy, High-Risk Pregnancy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Decatur/GA community, Dr. Molina is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Maternal & Fetal Medicine; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Methodist Health System Dallas Program

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Molina board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Molina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Molina speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Syriac

    What conditions does Dr. Molina treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Molina 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. Molina. 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:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during pregnancy
    • Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Maternal obesity
    • Obesity in pregnancy
    • Weight issues in pregnancy
    • Excess weight in second trimester
    • Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
    • High BMI during second trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
    • O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Gestational Diabetes
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Gestational diabetes managed by diet
    • Pregnancy diabetes diet control
    • GDM diet management
    • Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
    • Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
    • GDM with Insulin
    • Pregnancy Diabetes
    • Diabetes developed during pregnancy
    • GDM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
    • O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
    • O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control

    Also known as:

    • Nuchal Translucency Screening
    • Cervical Length Screening
    • NT scan
    • First trimester screening ultrasound
    • Screening for Down syndrome
    • Cervix measurement during pregnancy
    • Screening for preterm labor risk
    • Transvaginal ultrasound for cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
    • Z3686: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length

    Also known as:

    • Antenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Maternal Screening Follow-up
    • Pregnancy Screening Review

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Too Much Amniotic Fluid
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Polyhydramnios
    • Excess amniotic fluid
    • High amniotic fluid volume

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O403XX0: Polyhydramnios, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Monitoring Pregnancy After Reproductive Issues
    • Specialized Pregnancy Care for Previous Complications
    • High-Risk Obstetric History Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O09293: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Baby Growing Too Slowly
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal growth restriction
    • Small for gestational age
    • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365920: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, second trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Damage from Maternal Drug Use
    • Pregnancy and Substance Use
    • Drug Exposure in Pregnancy
    • Substance Abuse Fetal Effects
    • Medication Harm to Fetus
    • Prenatal Drug Exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O355XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) damage to fetus by drugs, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
    • Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
    • Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Hereditary Condition in Fetus
    • Inherited Disease in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Genetic Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O352XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) hereditary disease in fetus, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Heart Anomalies
    • Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
    • Fetal Cardiac Malformations
    • Fetal Heart Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Molina perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Molina may include:

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    Does Dr. Molina accept my insurance?

    Dr. Molina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 279-3838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Molina accept in Decatur, GA?

    Dr. Molina in Decatur, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Molina's office located?

    Dr. Richard Molina's Primary Practice

    2665 N Decatur Rd Ste 750

    Decatur, GA 30033

    (770) 279-3838

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    Dr. Richard Molina's Practice 2

    1380 Milstead Ave NE Ste G

    Conyers, GA 30012

    (770) 929-1685

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    Dr. Richard Molina's Practice 3

    1350 Walton Way

    Augusta, GA 30901

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

    Dr. Molina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760563456.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Molina?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Molina's specialty?

    Dr. Molina is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Decatur, GA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Molina to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Molina is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry 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 Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Richard Molina accepting new patients in Decatur, GA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Molina offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Molina's office at (770) 279-3838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Molina?

    Please contact Dr. Molina's office at (770) 279-3838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Molina have?

    Dr. Richard Molina is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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