Dr. Richard Batka, MD

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Batka, Physiatrist in Lexington, KY?

Dr. Richard Batka, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Batka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Batka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Batka’s office at (212) 263-6037.

What languages does Dr. Batka speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Batka typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Batka 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. Batka. 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:

Muscle Pain
Muscle Disorder
Myalgia
Muscle Ache
Muscle Soreness

ICD-10 Codes:

M7918: Myalgia, other site

Also known as:

Pain in Right Knee
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Right Knee Ache
Right Knee Discomfort
Sore Right Knee

ICD-10 Codes:

M25561: Pain in right knee

Also known as:

Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache

ICD-10 Codes:

M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Malaise
Fatigue
General discomfort
Feeling unwell
Unease

ICD-10 Codes:

R5381: Other malaise

Also known as:

Ischemic Stroke
Brain Attack
Cerebral Infarction
Brain Ischemia

ICD-10 Codes:

I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Batka typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Batka may include:

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

Does Dr. Batka accept my insurance?

Dr. Batka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-6037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Batka accept in Lexington, KY?

Dr. Batka in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Batka's office located?

Dr. Richard Batka's Primary Practice

3340 Clays Mill Rd Ste 120AND130

Lexington, KY 40503

(212) 263-6037

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Dr. Richard Batka's Practice 2

404 Shoppers Dr

Winchester, KY 40391

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Dr. Richard Batka's Practice 3

193 Glades Rd

Berea, KY 40403

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What hospitals are Dr. Batka affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Batka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Frankfort Regional Medical Center,Frankfort, KY

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked C-section surgery

Baptist Health Corbin,Corbin, KY

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

University Of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital,Lexington, KY

Harrison Memorial Hospital,Cynthiana, KY

What is Dr. Batka's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Batka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821520222.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Batka?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Batka

What is Dr. Richard Batka's specialty?

Dr. Batka is a Physiatrist near Lexington, KY.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

Yes, Dr. Batka is affiliated with Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin 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

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