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Dr. Misty Richards, MD

Los Angeles, CA

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    Who is Dr. Richards, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Misty Richards, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (310) 794-7274.

    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 Psychiatrist, 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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
    • Severe Depression (Single Episode)
    • Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Premenstrual Syndrome
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • PMDD
    • Severe PMS
    • Premenstrual mood disorder
    • Severe major depression
    • Severe depressive episode
    • Moderate clinical depression
    • Moderate unipolar depression
    • Moderate depressive episode
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F3281: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
    • F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
    • F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Depression
    • PPD
    • Baby Blues (severe)
    • Perinatal Depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F530: Postpartum depression

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anorexia Nervosa
    • Eating Disorder
    • Anorexia
    • Self-Starvation
    • Restrictive Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5000: Anorexia nervosa, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    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:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    • OCD
    • Compulsive Behavior
    • Obsessive Thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F422: Mixed obsessional thoughts and acts

    Also known as:

    • Mood Disorder
    • Affective Disorder
    • Emotional Disorder
    • Mental Health Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

    Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-7274 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Richards in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Magellan Health Services

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Richards' office located?

    Dr. Misty Richards' Primary Practice

    760 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90024

    (310) 794-7274

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    Dr. Misty Richards' Practice 2

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 430

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 794-7274

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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 1013274380.

    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. Misty Richards's specialty?

    Dr. Richards is a Psychiatrist near Los Angeles, CA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

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    Is this Dr. Misty 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

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    Is Misty Richards accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Misty Richards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (310) 794-7274 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Misty Richards?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (310) 794-7274 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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