
44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ries, Addiction Psychiatrist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Richard Ries, MD is an Addiction Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Ries graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Wa Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Ries is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ries’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ries’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ries?
Dr. Richard Ries, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ries empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Addiction/Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Mood Disorders, Opioid Addiction, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle, WA community, Dr. Ries is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ries go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Psychiatry | UW - Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ries board certified as an Addiction Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ries, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ries speak?
Dr. Ries and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Addiction Psychiatrist like Dr. Ries typically treat?
As an Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Ries 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. Ries. 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
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:
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
What procedures does an Addiction Psychiatrist like Dr. Ries typically perform?
As an Addiction Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Ries may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Ries' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ries accept my insurance?
Dr. Ries accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ries accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Ries in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Community Health Network of Washington
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ries' office located?
What is Dr. Ries's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ries's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831227065.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ries?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ries
What is Dr. Richard Ries's specialty?
Dr. Ries is a Addiction Psychiatrist near Seattle, WA.
What does an Addiction Psychiatrist do?
Addiction Psychiatry is a psychiatry subspecialty dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, as well as those with a dual diagnosis of substance use and other psychiatric conditions.
Is this Dr. Richard Ries affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ries is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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
When to see an Addiction Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Ries accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ries is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Ries offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ries's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Ries?
Please contact Dr. Ries's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Ries have?
Dr. Richard Ries is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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