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Dr. Pamela Richard, MD

Dr. Pamela Richard, MD

Pediatrician

Covington, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richard, Pediatrician in Covington, LA?

    Dr. Pamela Richard, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Richard completed her residency at Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics. Dr. Richard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richard’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richard’s office at (985) 809-5800.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Richard?

    Dr. Pamela Richard, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Richard empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Covington, LA community, Dr. Richard is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Richard board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Pamela Richard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Richard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Richard typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Richard 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. Richard. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Richard typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Richard 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. Richard. 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:

    • 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:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Richard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 809-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richard accept in Covington, LA?

    Dr. Richard in Covington, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Ochsner Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Richard's office located?

    Dr. Pamela Richard's Primary Practice

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 302

    Covington, LA 70433

    (985) 809-5800

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    Dr. Pamela Richard's Practice 2

    3235 E Causeway Approach

    Mandeville, LA 70448

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

    Dr. Richard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730183674.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richard?

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

    What is Dr. Pamela Richard's specialty?

    Dr. Richard is a Pediatrician near Covington, LA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Richard is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Pamela Richard accepting new patients in Covington, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Pamela Richard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (985) 809-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (985) 809-5800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Richard's office located?

    Dr. Richard's offices are located in Covington, LA and Mandeville, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pamela Richard have?

    Dr. Pamela Richard is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.