34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hempel, Family Medicine Specialist in Danville, KY?
Where did Dr. Hempel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tallahassee Mem Reg Mc, Family Practice | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Program
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hempel board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hempel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hempel speak?
Dr. Hempel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hempel typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hempel 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. Hempel. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hempel typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hempel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hempel. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Hempel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hempel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 236-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hempel accept in Danville, KY?
Dr. Hempel in Danville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Optimed Health
State of Kentucky
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hempel's office located?
Dr. Richard Hempel's Primary Practice
640 E Lexington Ave
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4121
What hospitals are Dr. Hempel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hempel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hempel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hempel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083684310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hempel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hempel