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Dr. William Richter, MD

Falls Church, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richter, Pulmonologist in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. William Richter, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Richter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richter’s office at (703) 521-6662.

    What languages does Dr. Richter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Richter treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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:

    • Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    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:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Does Dr. Richter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 521-6662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richter accept in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Richter in Falls Church, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Richter's office located?

    Dr. William Richter's Primary Practice

    500 W Annandale Rd

    Falls Church, VA 22046

    (703) 521-6662

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    Dr. William Richter's Practice 2

    1625 N George Mason Dr

    Arlington, VA 22205

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    Dr. William Richter's Practice 3

    9470 Annapolis Rd Ste 309

    Lanham, MD 20706

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    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 1679816094.

    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. William Richter's specialty?

    Dr. Richter is a Pulmonologist near Falls Church, VA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Richter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Richter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Richter is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital 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

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    Is William Richter accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?

    Yes, Dr. William Richter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Richter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richter's office at (703) 521-6662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Richter?

    Please contact Dr. Richter's office at (703) 521-6662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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