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Who is Dr. Richardson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Hal Richardson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Richardson completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richardson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richardson’s office.
Where did Dr. Richardson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, General Surgery | L a Co Usc Med Center
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Richardson speak?
Dr. Richardson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Richardson treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Tonsillitis
- Inflamed Tonsils
- Tonsil Infection
- Sore Tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Richardson perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Hal Richardson may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Richardson's office.
Does Dr. Richardson accept my insurance?
Dr. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richardson accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Richardson in Whittier, 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Richardson's office located?
What is Dr. Richardson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750439543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richardson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richardson
What is Dr. Hal Richardson's specialty?
Dr. Richardson is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Whittier, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Richardson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hal Richardson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richardson is affiliated with Riverside University Health System Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Hal Richardson accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hal Richardson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hal Richardson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richardson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hal Richardson?
Please contact Dr. Richardson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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