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Dr. Richard Glaze, MD

Dr. Richard Glaze, MD

Pediatrician

Opelika, AL

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Glaze, Pediatrician in Opelika, AL?

    Dr. Richard Glaze, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Opelika, AL. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Glaze completed his residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Dr. Glaze is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Glaze’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Glaze’s office at (334) 749-8121.

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

    • Residency: Shands Hospital at the University of Florida

    • Medical School: University of Florida

    Is Dr. Glaze board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Glaze, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Glaze speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Glaze typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Glaze 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. Glaze. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Glaze typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Glaze may include:

    Please contact Dr. Glaze's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Glaze accept my insurance?

    Dr. Glaze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 749-8121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Glaze accept in Opelika, AL?

    Dr. Glaze in Opelika, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

    • West Virginia United Health System

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    Where is Dr. Glaze's office located?

    Dr. Richard Glaze's Primary Practice

    2401 Village Professional Dr S

    Opelika, AL 36801

    (334) 749-8121

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    What hospitals are Dr. Glaze affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Glaze has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Eamc - Lanier,Valley, AL
    Childrens Of Alabama,Birmingham, AL
    Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown,Columbus, GA

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

    Dr. Glaze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427190842.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Glaze?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Glaze's specialty?

    Dr. Glaze is a Pediatrician near Opelika, AL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Glaze is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Richard Glaze accepting new patients in Opelika, AL?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Glaze offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Glaze's office at (334) 749-8121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Glaze?

    Please contact Dr. Glaze's office at (334) 749-8121 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Glaze's office located?

    Dr. Glaze's office is located in Opelika, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Glaze have?

    Dr. Richard Glaze is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.