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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mills, Cardiologist in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Richard Mills, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mills is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mills’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mills’s office at (816) 221-6750.
What languages does Dr. Mills speak?
Dr. Mills and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mills treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Mills 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. Mills. 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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Mills perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Mills may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mills' office.
Does Dr. Mills accept my insurance?
Dr. Mills accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 221-6750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mills accept in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Mills in North Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mills' office located?
Dr. Richard Mills' Primary Practice
2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 221-6750
What is Dr. Mills's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mills's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053707570.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mills?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mills
What is Dr. Richard Mills's specialty?
Dr. Mills is a Cardiologist near North Kansas City, MO. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Mills to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Mills affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mills is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Richard Mills accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Richard Mills is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Mills offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mills's office at (816) 221-6750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Mills?
Please contact Dr. Mills's office at (816) 221-6750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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