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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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Knight typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Knight typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Knight may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Knight's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Community Health Network of Washington
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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