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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Banks, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Richard Banks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Banks completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Hurley Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Banks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Banks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Banks’s office at (213) 413-3000.
Where did Dr. Banks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Hurley Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
What languages does Dr. Banks speak?
Dr. Banks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Banks treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Banks 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. Banks. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Banks perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Banks 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. Banks' office.
Does Dr. Banks accept my insurance?
Dr. Banks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 413-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Banks accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Banks in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Banks' office located?
Dr. Richard Banks' Primary Practice
1300 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(213) 413-3000
What is Dr. Banks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Banks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629298740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Banks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Banks
What is Dr. Richard Banks's specialty?
Dr. Banks is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Banks to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Banks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Banks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cha Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Richard Banks accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Banks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Banks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (213) 413-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Banks?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (213) 413-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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