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Dr. Richard Williams, MD

Owensboro, KY

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Williams, Neurosurgeon in Owensboro, KY?

    Dr. Richard Williams, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Owensboro, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Williams completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Williams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’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. Williams’s office at (559) 202-0282.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    Is Dr. Williams board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Williams speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Williams treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0D: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065XAD: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain bleed
    • ICH
    • Bleeding in the brain
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Head Damage
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XD: Unspecified injury of head, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sciatic Nerve Pain
    • Right Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5431: Sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 202-0282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Owensboro, KY?

    Dr. Williams in Owensboro, KY 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

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Richard Williams' Primary Practice

    2200 E Parrish Ave Ste 101C

    Owensboro, KY 42303

    (559) 202-0282

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    Dr. Richard Williams' Practice 2

    5448 Avenida de los Robles Ste B

    Visalia, CA 93291

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    Dr. Richard Williams' Practice 3

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

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

    Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477602746.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Williams's specialty?

    Dr. Williams is a Neurosurgeon near Owensboro, KY. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Williams to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Kaweah Health 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 Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Richard Williams accepting new patients in Owensboro, KY?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Williams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (559) 202-0282 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Williams?

    Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (559) 202-0282 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Williams have?

    Dr. Richard Williams is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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