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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richardson, Surgeon in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Richard Richardson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Richardson graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Alameda Co Med Ctr, General Surgery; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Richardson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richardson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richardson’s office at (256) 265-7966.
Where did Dr. Richardson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alameda Co Med Ctr, General Surgery; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Alameda County Medical Center Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Richardson board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Richard Richardson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Richardson speak?
Dr. Richardson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Richardson treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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.
Also known as:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit
ICD-10 Codes:
- C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
Which procedures does Dr. Richardson perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Richardson may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Richardson's office.
Does Dr. Richardson accept my insurance?
Dr. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 265-7966 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richardson accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Richardson in Huntsville, AL 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Richardson's office located?
Dr. Richard Richardson's Primary Practice
201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 320
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 265-7966
Dr. Richard Richardson's Practice 2
910 Adams St SE Ste 130
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 265-7966
What is Dr. Richardson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902888738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richardson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richardson
What is Dr. Richard Richardson's specialty?
Dr. Richardson is a Surgeon near Huntsville, AL. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Richardson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Richardson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richardson is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital 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
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Is Richard Richardson accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Richardson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Richardson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (256) 265-7966 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Richardson?
Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (256) 265-7966 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Richardson have?
Dr. Richard Richardson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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