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Dr. Alan Richards, MD
Shreveport, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richards, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Alan Richards, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Richards graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Eye Foundation Hosp, Ophthalmology; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richards’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richards’s office at (318) 222-8402.
Where did Dr. Richards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Eye Foundation Hosp, Ophthalmology; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Eye Fdn Hospital University Ala
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Richards board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Richards, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Richards speak?
Dr. Richards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Richards treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Richards 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. Richards. 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.
Also known as:
- Monocular Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Monocular Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Walleye
- Alternating Exotropia
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Vertical Strabismus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Convergent strabismus
- Inward turning eye
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Alternating Wall Eyes
- Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Exotropia
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H50111: Monocular exotropia, right eye
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5017: Alternating exotropia with V pattern
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Error
- Refractive Errors
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral
Also known as:
- Temporary Vision Loss
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Transient monocular blindness
- Amaurosis fugax
- Temporary blindness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53123: Transient visual loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Herpes Eye Infection
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Keratitis
- Ocular Herpes
- Corneal Herpes
ICD-10 Codes:
- B0052: Herpesviral keratitis
What procedures does Dr. Richards perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Richards 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. Richards. 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.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus (Superior Oblique)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Superior Oblique Muscle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67318: Strabismus surgery, any procedure, superior oblique muscle
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
- Tear Duct Probing with Balloon
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation
Also known as:
- Eye Muscle Injection (Chemodenervation)
- Ocular Muscle Paralysis
- Strabismus Treatment Injection
- Botox for Eye Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 67345: Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle
Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 222-8402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Richards in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Bowling Green State University
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Richards' office located?
Dr. Alan Richards' Primary Practice
1400 E Bert Kouns Ind Loop Ste 103
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 222-8402
What is Dr. Richards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992709745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richards
What is Dr. Alan Richards's specialty?
Dr. Richards is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Shreveport, LA. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Richards to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alan Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richards is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary 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
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Is Alan Richards accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Alan Richards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Richards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (318) 222-8402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Richards?
Please contact Dr. Richards's office at (318) 222-8402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Richards have?
Dr. Alan Richards is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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