44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carney, Internist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Carney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Carney board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Carney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carney speak?
Dr. Carney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Carney typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Carney 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. Carney. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Carney typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Carney 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. Carney's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carney accept my insurance?
Dr. Carney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 791-9844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carney accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Carney in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Carney's office located?
Dr. Richard Carney's Primary Practice
915 Gessner Rd Ste 100
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 791-9844
What hospitals are Dr. Carney affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Carney has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carney's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124018544.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carney
What is Dr. Richard Carney's specialty?
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.