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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richard, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Alexander Richard, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Richard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richard’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richard’s office at (985) 630-2334.
What languages does Dr. Richard speak?
Dr. Richard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Richard treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Richard 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. Richard. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Nephritic Syndrome with Localized Kidney Filter Damage
- Kidney Disease
- Glomerular Disease
- Kidney Inflammation Syndrome
- Focal Segmental Glomerular Lesions
- FSGS Nephritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N051: Unspecified nephritic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Richard perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alexander Richard may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Richard's office.
Does Dr. Richard accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 630-2334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richard accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Richard in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Richard's office located?
Dr. Alexander Richard's Primary Practice
10310 The Grove Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70836
(985) 630-2334
What is Dr. Richard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417301441.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richard
What is Dr. Alexander Richard's specialty?
Dr. Richard is a Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Richard to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alexander Richard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richard is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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
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Is Alexander Richard accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Richard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Richard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (985) 630-2334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Richard?
Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (985) 630-2334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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