30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richards, Family Medicine Specialist in Mountain City, TN?
Where did Dr. Richards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, General Surgery; Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Richards board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Richards, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Richards speak?
Dr. Richards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Richards typically treat?
As a Family Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Vascular Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Richards typically perform?
As a Family Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Richards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (931) 239-0284 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richards accept in Mountain City, TN?
Dr. Richards in Mountain City, TN 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 Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Richards' office located?
Dr. James Richards' Primary Practice
919 Medical Park Dr
Mountain City, TN 37683
(931) 239-0284
What hospitals are Dr. Richards affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Richards has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Richards's NPI number?A 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 1831181205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richards