23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lords, Internist in Brockton, MA?
Dr. Richard Lords, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brockton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lords graduated from University degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara Scuola di Medicina e Scienze della Salute and completed his residency at Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lords is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lords’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lords’s office at (508) 941-6134.
Where did Dr. Lords go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna | University degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara Scuola di Medicina e Scienze della Salute
Is Dr. Lords board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lords, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lords speak?
Dr. Lords and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lords treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lords 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. Lords. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Anorectal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Rectal Disorder
- Fistula between Anus and Rectum
- Perianal-Rectal Fistula
- Abnormal Anorectal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K605: Anorectal fistula
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Female Genital Organ Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Gynecologic cancer
- Female reproductive cancer
- Genital tract cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C579: Malignant neoplasm of female genital organ, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
- Mental Disorder
- Stress-Related Anxiety and Depression
- Mixed Mood Adjustment Disorder
- Emotional Distress from Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4323: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural Hypotension
- Dizziness on Standing
- Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I951: Orthostatic hypotension
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lords perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Lords may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lords' office.
Does Dr. Lords accept my insurance?
Dr. Lords accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 941-6134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lords accept in Brockton, MA?
Dr. Lords in Brockton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
SGS North America Inc
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lords' office located?
What is Dr. Lords's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lords's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649296427.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lords?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lords
What is Dr. Richard Lords's specialty?
Dr. Lords is a Internist near Brockton, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Lords to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Lords affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lords is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton, Emerson Health 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 Richard Lords accepting new patients in Brockton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lords is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lords offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lords's office at (508) 941-6134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lords?
Please contact Dr. Lords's office at (508) 941-6134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lords have?
Dr. Richard Lords is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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