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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richter, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Fullerton, CA?
Dr. Alexander Richter, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Richter is fluent in English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richter’s office at (714) 241-7000.
What languages does Dr. Richter speak?
Dr. Richter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Richter treat?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richter 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. Richter. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Mid-Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Mid-Back Spinal Canal
- Thoracic Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Thoracic Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4804: Spinal stenosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Which procedures does Dr. Richter perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Alexander Richter may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Richter's office.
Does Dr. Richter accept my insurance?
Dr. Richter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 241-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richter accept in Fullerton, CA?
Dr. Richter in Fullerton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Richter's office located?
Dr. Alexander Richter's Primary Practice
680 Langsdorf Dr Ste 103
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 241-7000
Dr. Alexander Richter's Practice 3
11190 Warner Ave Ste 300
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 241-7000
What is Dr. Richter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013233790.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richter
What is Dr. Alexander Richter's specialty?
Dr. Richter is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Fullerton, CA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Richter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Richter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richter is affiliated with Uci Health - Placentia Linda, Uci Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
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Is Alexander Richter accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Richter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Richter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richter's office at (714) 241-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Richter?
Please contact Dr. Richter's office at (714) 241-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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