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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richard, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Matthew Richard, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Richard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richard’s office at (661) 949-5000.
Is Dr. Richard board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Richard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Richard speak?
Dr. Richard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Richard typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Richard 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. Richard. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Richard typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Richard may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Richard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Richard accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 949-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richard accept in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Richard in Lancaster, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Richard's office located?
Dr. Matthew Richard's Primary Practice
1600 W Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 949-5000
What is Dr. Richard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043293004.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richard
What is Dr. Matthew Richard's specialty?
Dr. Richard is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Matthew Richard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richard is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthew Richard accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Richard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Richard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (661) 949-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Richard?
Please contact Dr. Richard's office at (661) 949-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Richard have?
Dr. Matthew Richard is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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