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Dr. Kate Richards, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richards, Psychiatrist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Kate Richards, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 (916) 734-2960.

    What languages does Dr. Richards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Richards treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Richards in Sacramento, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • University of California

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    Where is Dr. Richards' office located?

    Dr. Kate Richards' Primary Practice

    2230 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (916) 734-2960

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    Dr. Kate Richards' Practice 2

    4600 Broadway

    Sacramento, CA 95820

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    What is Dr. Richards's NPI number?An 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 1659707693.

    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. Kate Richards's specialty?

    Dr. Richards is a Psychiatrist near Sacramento, CA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

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

    Yes, Dr. Richards is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento 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

    Where can I learn more about Psychiatrist?

    Explore Psychiatrist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kate Richards accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Kate Richards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (916) 734-2960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kate Richards?

    Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (916) 734-2960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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