Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Letchford, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Charlene Letchford, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. She is board certified. Dr. Letchford graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her residency at Summa Health System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Letchford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Letchford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Letchford’s office at (775) 982-4000.
Where did Dr. Letchford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Summa Health System, Internal Medicine | Summa Health System/NEOMED Program
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University | Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Letchford board certified as an Addiction Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charlene Letchford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Letchford speak?
Dr. Letchford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Letchford typically treat?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Letchford 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. Letchford. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Letchford typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charlene Letchford may include:
Please contact Dr. Letchford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Letchford accept my insurance?
Dr. Letchford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 982-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Letchford accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Letchford in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Letchford's office located?
What is Dr. Letchford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Letchford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427042118.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Letchford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Letchford
What is Dr. Charlene Letchford's specialty?
Dr. Letchford is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Reno, NV.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.
Is this Dr. Charlene Letchford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Letchford is affiliated with Renown Regional 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
When to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Charlene Letchford accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Charlene Letchford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charlene Letchford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Letchford's office at (775) 982-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charlene Letchford?
Please contact Dr. Letchford's office at (775) 982-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charlene Letchford have?
Dr. Charlene Letchford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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