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Dr. Richard Koch, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Bolivia, NC
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Koch, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bolivia, NC?
Dr. Richard Koch, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bolivia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Koch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koch’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koch’s office at (910) 642-8011.
What languages does Dr. Koch speak?
Dr. Koch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Koch typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Koch 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. Koch. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Koch typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Koch 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. Koch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koch accept my insurance?
Dr. Koch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 642-8011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koch accept in Bolivia, NC?
Dr. Koch in Bolivia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koch's office located?
What is Dr. Koch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215908199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koch
What is Dr. Richard Koch's specialty?
Dr. Koch is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bolivia, NC.
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. Richard Koch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Koch is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Richard Koch accepting new patients in Bolivia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Richard Koch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Koch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koch's office at (910) 642-8011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Koch?
Please contact Dr. Koch's office at (910) 642-8011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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