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Dr. William Richards, DO

Alexandria, MN

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    Who is Dr. Richards, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Alexandria, MN?

    Dr. William Richards, DO is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Alexandria, MN. He is board certified. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (320) 759-4326.

    What languages does Dr. Richards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Richards treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Richards 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. Richards. 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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Nerve hearing loss
    • Inner ear hearing loss
    • Permanent hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified White Matter Disease
    • White matter changes in brain
    • Brain white matter abnormality
    • Leukoencephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9082: White matter disease, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Richards perform?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Richards 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. Richards. 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:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (320) 759-4326 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Alexandria, MN?

    Dr. Richards in Alexandria, MN 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 Minnesota

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • PrimeWest Health

    • Reading School District (PA)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Richards' office located?

    Dr. William Richards' Primary Practice

    111 17th Ave E Ste 1

    Alexandria, MN 56308

    (320) 759-4326

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

    Dr. Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477782738.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richards?

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

    What is Dr. William Richards's specialty?

    Dr. Richards is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Alexandria, MN. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Richards to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Richards is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

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    Is William Richards accepting new patients in Alexandria, MN?

    Yes, Dr. William Richards is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Richards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (320) 759-4326 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Richards?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (320) 759-4326 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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