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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richards, Pediatric Neurologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Carter Richards, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office.
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 Pediatric Neurologist, 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:
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
What procedures does Dr. Richards perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Richards in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community First Health Plans
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Richards' office located?
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 1154610707.
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. Carter Richards's specialty?
Dr. Richards is a Pediatric Neurologist near San Antonio, TX. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Richards to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carter Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richards is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Carter Richards accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carter Richards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carter Richards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carter Richards?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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