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Dr. John Richardson, MD

Family Medicine Specialist, Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist

Decatur, TX

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richardson, Family Medicine Specialist in Decatur, TX?

    Dr. John Richardson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Decatur, TX. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Richardson graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine and completed his residency at John P Smith Hospital. Dr. Richardson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richardson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richardson’s office at (940) 627-0013.

    Where did Dr. Richardson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: John P Smith Hospital | Texas OPTI/John Peter Smith Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Texas A & M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine | Texas A&M University / Main Campus | Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Richardson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Richardson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Richardson speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Richardson typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Richardson typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Richardson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (940) 627-0013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richardson accept in Decatur, TX?

    Dr. Richardson in Decatur, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Richardson's office located?

    Dr. John Richardson's Primary Practice

    2301 S FM 51 Ste 500

    Decatur, TX 76234

    (940) 627-0013

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

    Dr. Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659311850.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richardson?

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

    What is Dr. John Richardson's specialty?

    Dr. Richardson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Decatur, TX.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. John Richardson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Richardson is affiliated with Medical City Decatur, Medical City Denton Hospital, Texas Health Denton, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Medical City Fort Worth Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. John Richardson accepting new patients in Decatur, TX?

    Yes, Dr. John Richardson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Richardson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (940) 627-0013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Richardson?

    Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (940) 627-0013 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Richardson's office located?

    Dr. Richardson's office is located in Decatur, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Richardson have?

    Dr. John Richardson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.