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Dr. Perry Richardson, MD

Bethesda, MD

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Richardson, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Perry Richardson, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Richardson completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Richardson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richardson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richardson’s office at (202) 741-2700.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Richardson?

    Dr. Perry Richardson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Neurophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Richardson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuromuscular Disorders, Pain-Neuropathic, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda/MD community, Dr. Richardson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Richardson board certified as a Clinical Neurophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Perry Richardson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Richardson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Richardson treat?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • MMN
    • Multifocal Motor Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Motor Neuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G6182: Multifocal motor neuropathy
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EMG Test
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual electromyogram
    • Irregular EMG results
    • Muscle electrical activity test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R94131: Abnormal electromyogram [EMG]

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    What procedures does Dr. Richardson perform?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Richardson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richardson accept in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Richardson in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Richardson's office located?

    Dr. Perry Richardson's Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (202) 741-2700

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    Dr. Perry Richardson's Practice 2

    20925 Professional Plz Ste 300

    Ashburn, VA 20147

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    Dr. Perry Richardson's Practice 3

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 9-400

    Washington, DC 20037

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

    Dr. Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427022086.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richardson?

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

    What is Dr. Perry Richardson's specialty?

    Dr. Richardson is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Bethesda, MD. Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS). Contact Dr. Richardson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Perry Richardson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Richardson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: George Washington University Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Neurophysiologist?

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    Is Perry Richardson accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Perry Richardson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Perry Richardson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (202) 741-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Perry Richardson?

    Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (202) 741-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Perry Richardson have?

    Dr. Perry Richardson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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