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Dr. Richard Winters, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Rochester, MN

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Winters, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Richard Winters, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Winters completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Emergency Medicine Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Winters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Winters’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Winters’s office at (507) 284-2511.

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

    • Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Emergency Medicine Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn

    What languages does Dr. Winters speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Winters typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Winters 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. Winters. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Winters typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Winters may include:

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

    Does Dr. Winters accept my insurance?

    Dr. Winters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Winters accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Winters in Rochester, MN 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 Minnesota

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Marshfield Clinic Health System

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Pekin Insurance Group

    • State of Minnesota

    • UCare Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Winters' office located?

    Dr. Richard Winters' Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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    What hospitals are Dr. Winters affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Winters has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus,Rochester, MN

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

    Dr. Winters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821025636.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Winters?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Winters's specialty?

    Dr. Winters is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rochester, MN.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Winters is affiliated with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Richard Winters accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Winters offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Winters' office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Winters' office at (507) 284-2511 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Winters' office located?

    Dr. Winters' office is located in Rochester, MN.