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Dr. Richard Lock, MD

Dr. Richard Lock, MD

Houston, TX

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lock, Internist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Richard Lock, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lock graduated from University of Texas, Houston and completed his residency at University Of California At Irvine / California College Of Medicine Surgery. Dr. Lock is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lock’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lock’s office at (281) 752-8745.

    Where did Dr. Lock go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Of California At Irvine / California College Of Medicine Surgery

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas, Houston

    Is Dr. Lock board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Lock, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lock speak?

    Dr. Lock and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lock treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Lock 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. Lock. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Lock perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Lock may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lock's office.

    Does Dr. Lock accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 752-8745 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lock accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Lock in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Memorial Hermann

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lock's office located?

    Dr. Richard Lock's Primary Practice

    12121 Richmond Ave Ste 413

    Houston, TX 77082

    (281) 752-8745

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    Dr. Richard Lock's Practice 2

    8215 Cypresswood Dr

    Spring, TX 77379

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    What is Dr. Lock's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558334219.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lock?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lock

    What is Dr. Richard Lock's specialty?

    Dr. Lock is a Internist near Houston, TX.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Lock to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Lock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lock is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Lock accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Lock is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Lock offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lock's office at (281) 752-8745 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Lock?

    Please contact Dr. Lock's office at (281) 752-8745 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lock have?

    Dr. Richard Lock is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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