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Who is Dr. Richards, Infectious Disease Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Eric Richards, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Richards graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (303) 750-1800.
Where did Dr. Richards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
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 an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Organ or space surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Internal organ infection after surgery
- Body cavity infection after surgery
- Deep tissue infection after surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8143XA: Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- PID
- Pelvic Infection
- Female Pelvic Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N739: Female pelvic inflammatory disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Other Bile Duct Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Miscellaneous Cholangitis
- Unspecified Bile Duct Infection
- Other Types of Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8309: Other cholangitis
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Fever Heart Damage
- Chronic Rheumatic Carditis
- Post-Streptococcal Heart Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I099: Rheumatic heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
What procedures does Dr. Richards perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 750-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Richards in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Richards' office located?
Dr. Eric Richards' Primary Practice
1550 S Potomac St Ste 270
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 750-1800
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 1831342096.
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. Eric Richards's specialty?
Dr. Richards is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Aurora, CO.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Richards to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Eric Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richards is affiliated with UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, HCA HealthONE Aurora, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge 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 Eric Richards accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Eric Richards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Richards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (303) 750-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Richards?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (303) 750-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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