RD
32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dougherty, Internist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Richard Dougherty, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Dougherty graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dougherty is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dougherty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dougherty’s office at (704) 541-9002.
Where did Dr. Dougherty go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Internal Medicine | University Hospital - SUNY at Stony Brook Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Dougherty board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Dougherty, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dougherty speak?
Dr. Dougherty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dougherty typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dougherty typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dougherty may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dougherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 541-9002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dougherty accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Dougherty in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dougherty's office located?
Dr. Richard Dougherty's Primary Practice
10450 Park Rd Ste 200
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 541-9002
What is Dr. Dougherty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629068515.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dougherty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dougherty
What is Dr. Richard Dougherty's specialty?
Dr. Dougherty is a Internist near Charlotte, NC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Richard Dougherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dougherty is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville, Caromont Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Dougherty accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Richard Dougherty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Dougherty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (704) 541-9002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Dougherty?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (704) 541-9002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Dougherty have?
Dr. Richard Dougherty is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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