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Dr. Richard Tyer, MD

Tyler, TX

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tyer, Neurologist in Tyler, TX?

    Dr. Richard Tyer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Tyer graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tyer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tyer’s office at (903) 595-6789.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Tyer board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Tyer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Tyer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Tyer typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Tyer 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. Tyer. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Unknown cause nerve damage
    • Peripheral dysautonomia
    • Autonomic neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Mini-Strokes
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Atypical TIA
    • Uncommon mini-stroke
    • Transient cerebral ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G458: Other transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Tyer typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Tyer 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. Tyer. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Does Dr. Tyer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 595-6789 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tyer accept in Tyler, TX?

    Dr. Tyer in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Tyer's office located?

    Dr. Richard Tyer's Primary Practice

    312 E 5th St

    Tyler, TX 75701

    (903) 595-6789

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

    Dr. Tyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043238546.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tyer?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Tyer's specialty?

    Dr. Tyer is a Neurologist near Tyler, TX.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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

    Yes, Dr. Tyer is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Tyer accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Tyer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tyer's office at (903) 595-6789 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Tyer?

    Please contact Dr. Tyer's office at (903) 595-6789 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Tyer have?

    Dr. Richard Tyer is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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