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Dr. Alan Richards, MD
Shreveport, LA
Accepting patients
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 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. 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 in 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:
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Alternating Walleye
- Esotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Monocular Esotropia
- Monocular Exotropia
- Walleye
- Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Vertical Strabismus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Convergent strabismus
- Inward turning eye
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
- H50111: Monocular exotropia, right eye
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Error
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Eye Curvature Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
- H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral
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:
- Amblyopia
- Lazy eye
- Reduced vision
- Vision loss in one eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53002: Unspecified amblyopia, left eye
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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Which procedures does Dr. Richards perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alan Richards may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Richards' office.
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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
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?
No, Richards is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center, Willis Knighton South. 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
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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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