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Dr. Julia Richerson, MD

Louisville, KY

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Richerson, Pediatrician in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Julia Richerson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Richerson completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Richerson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richerson’s office at (502) 774-8631.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky

    Is Dr. Richerson board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Julia Richerson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Richerson speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Richerson 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. Richerson. 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)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Richerson 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. Richerson. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Richerson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 774-8631 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richerson accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Richerson in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Kentucky

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Richerson's office located?

    Dr. Julia Richerson's Primary Practice

    2215 Portland Ave

    Louisville, KY 40212

    (502) 774-8631

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    Dr. Julia Richerson's Practice 2

    4100 Taylor Blvd

    Louisville, KY 40215

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    What hospitals are Dr. Richerson affiliated with?

    Dr. Richerson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Uofl Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital,Louisville, KY
    Norton Childrens Hospital,Louisville, KY

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

    Dr. Richerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003810920.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richerson?

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

    What is Dr. Julia Richerson's specialty?

    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. Julia Richerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Richerson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uofl Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, Norton Childrens Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Julia Richerson accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Julia Richerson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Julia Richerson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richerson's office at (502) 774-8631 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Julia Richerson?

    Please contact Dr. Richerson's office at (502) 774-8631 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Richerson's office located?

    Dr. Richerson's office is located in Louisville, KY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Julia Richerson have?

    Dr. Julia Richerson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.