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Dr. Richard Knight, MD

Oakland, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Knight, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Richard Knight, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Knight graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Knight is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knight’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knight’s office at (510) 752-1000.

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

    • Residency: Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Knight board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Knight, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Knight speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Knight treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Knight 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. Knight. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, 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:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    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:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Bruise on Head
    • Bruises
    • Head contusion
    • Head bump
    • Black and blue mark on head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0093XA: Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis

    Which procedures does Dr. Knight perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Knight may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Knight's office.

    Does Dr. Knight accept my insurance?

    Dr. Knight accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 752-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Knight accept in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Knight in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Community Health Network

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Knight's office located?

    Dr. Richard Knight's Primary Practice

    275 W MacArthur Blvd

    Oakland, CA 94611

    (510) 752-1000

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

    Dr. Knight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013055011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knight?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Knight's specialty?

    Dr. Knight is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Oakland, 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. Knight to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Knight is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Richard Knight accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Knight offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (510) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Knight?

    Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (510) 752-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Knight have?

    Dr. Richard Knight is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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