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Dr. Richard Augustus, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Caldwell, ID

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Augustus, Family Medicine Specialist in Caldwell, ID?

    Dr. Richard Augustus, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Caldwell, ID. He is board certified. Dr. Augustus graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine and completed his residency at Fam Prac Res Of Idaho Inc, Family Medicine. Dr. Augustus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Augustus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Augustus’s office at (208) 459-3669.

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

    • Residency: Fam Prac Res Of Idaho Inc, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut | University of Utah Sch of Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Richard Augustus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Augustus speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Augustus may include:

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

    Does Dr. Augustus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Augustus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 459-3669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Augustus accept in Caldwell, ID?

    Dr. Augustus in Caldwell, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Central Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Augustus' office located?

    Dr. Richard Augustus' Primary Practice

    1717 Arlington Ave

    Caldwell, ID 83605

    (208) 459-3669

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    What hospitals are Dr. Augustus affiliated with?

    Dr. Augustus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    West Valley Medical Center,Caldwell, ID

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

    Dr. Augustus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699717793.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Augustus?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Augustus's specialty?

    Dr. Augustus is a Family Medicine Specialist near Caldwell, ID.

    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. Richard Augustus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Augustus is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: West Valley Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Richard Augustus accepting new patients in Caldwell, ID?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Augustus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Augustus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Augustus' office at (208) 459-3669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Augustus' office at (208) 459-3669 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Augustus' office located?

    Dr. Augustus' office is located in Caldwell, ID.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Augustus have?

    Dr. Richard Augustus is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.