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Dr. Richard Banks, MD

Internist

Los Angeles, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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, Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Banks typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    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

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Banks typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Banks may include:

    Please contact Dr. Banks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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 Healthcare

    • All Other Commercial

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Banks's NPI number?A 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 an Internist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Richard Banks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Banks is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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' office at (213) 413-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Banks?

    Please contact Dr. Banks' office at (213) 413-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Banks' office located?

    Dr. Banks' office is located in Los Angeles, CA.