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Who is Dr. Richards, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rocco Richards, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Richards graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Roger Williams Medical Center Program. Dr. Richards is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (540) 536-8000.
Where did Dr. Richards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Roger Williams Medical Center Program
Medical School: St. George's 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
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Richards typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
Also known as:
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Richards typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rocco Richards may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Richards' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 536-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Richards in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Richards' office located?
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 1679912729.
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. Rocco Richards's specialty?
Dr. Richards is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Rocco 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rocco Richards accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rocco Richards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rocco Richards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (540) 536-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rocco Richards?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (540) 536-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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