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Dr. John Richards, MD

Otolaryngologist

Clackamas, OR

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richards, Otolaryngologist in Clackamas, OR?

    Dr. John Richards, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Clackamas, OR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (503) 233-5548.

    What languages does Dr. Richards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Richards typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Richards 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. Richards. 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Richards typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Richards performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Richards. 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:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 233-5548 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Clackamas, OR?

    Dr. Richards in Clackamas, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Moda Health

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Richards' office located?

    Dr. John Richards' Primary Practice

    9280 SE Sunnybrook Blvd Ste 300

    Clackamas, OR 97015

    (503) 233-5548

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    Dr. John Richards' Practice 2

    10151 SE Sunnyside Rd Ste 240

    Clackamas, OR 97015

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. John Richards?

    Dr. Richards has appointments available at his Clackamas, OR office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891284584.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richards?

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

    What is Dr. John Richards's specialty?

    Dr. Richards is an Otolaryngologist near Clackamas, OR.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.

    Is Dr. John Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Richards is affiliated with Adventist Health Portland, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Legacy Emanuel 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

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    Is Dr. John Richards accepting new patients in Clackamas, OR?

    Yes, Dr. John Richards is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Richards offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richards, or call (503) 233-5548 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Richards?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richards, or call (503) 233-5548 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Richards' office located?

    Dr. Richards' office is located in Clackamas, OR.