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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richard, Critical Care Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Ryan Richard, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Richard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richard’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richard’s office at (225) 381-2755.
What languages does Dr. Richard speak?
Dr. Richard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Richard treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Richard 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. Richard. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does Dr. Richard perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Richard 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. Richard. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Richard accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 381-2755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richard accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Richard in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Richard's office located?
Dr. Ryan Richard's Primary Practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 381-2755
Dr. Ryan Richard's Practice 3
5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 358-4853
What is Dr. Richard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649538471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richard
What is Dr. Ryan Richard's specialty?
Dr. Richard is a Critical Care Internist near Baton Rouge, LA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Richard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Richard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richard is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Ryan Richard accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Richard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Richard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (225) 381-2755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Richard?
Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (225) 381-2755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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