29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fleming, Family Medicine Specialist in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Richard Fleming, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Fleming graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Family Medicine; Ny Medical College, Radiation Oncology; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Fleming is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fleming’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fleming’s office at (956) 618-3979.
Where did Dr. Fleming go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Family Medicine; Ny Medical College, Radiation Oncology; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Fleming board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Fleming, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fleming speak?
Dr. Fleming and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fleming typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fleming 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. Fleming. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fleming typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fleming 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. Fleming. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Fleming accept my insurance?
Dr. Fleming accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 618-3979 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fleming accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Fleming in McAllen, TX 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
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Where is Dr. Fleming's office located?
What is Dr. Fleming's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fleming's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548232531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fleming?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fleming
What is Dr. Richard Fleming's specialty?
Dr. Fleming is a Family Medicine Specialist near McAllen, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Richard Fleming affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fleming is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, Dhr Health 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Fleming accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Richard Fleming is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Fleming offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fleming's office at (956) 618-3979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Fleming?
Please contact Dr. Fleming's office at (956) 618-3979 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Fleming have?
Dr. Richard Fleming is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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