37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saunders, Pulmonologist in Limerick, PA?
Where did Dr. Saunders go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Saunders board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Saunders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saunders speak?
Dr. Saunders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Saunders typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Saunders 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. Saunders. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Saunders typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Saunders may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Saunders' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saunders accept my insurance?
Dr. Saunders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 495-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saunders accept in Limerick, PA?
Dr. Saunders in Limerick, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Saunders' office located?
Dr. Richard Saunders' Primary Practice
410 W Linfield Trappe Rd Ste 100
Limerick, PA 19468
(610) 495-2300
What hospitals are Dr. Saunders affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Saunders has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Saunders's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528111069.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saunders?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saunders