Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tepper, Infectious Disease Specialist in Southampton, PA?
Dr. Richard Tepper, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Southampton, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tepper completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tepper is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tepper’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tepper’s office at (215) 355-9634.
Where did Dr. Tepper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa
Is Dr. Tepper board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Tepper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tepper speak?
Dr. Tepper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tepper typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tepper 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. Tepper. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tepper typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Tepper may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Tepper's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tepper accept my insurance?
Dr. Tepper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 355-9634 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tepper accept in Southampton, PA?
Dr. Tepper in Southampton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Tepper's office located?
Dr. Richard Tepper's Primary Practice
729 Grove Ave Unit 4
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 355-9634
What is Dr. Tepper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tepper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588639165.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tepper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tepper
What is Dr. Richard Tepper's specialty?
Dr. Tepper is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Southampton, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Richard Tepper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tepper is affiliated with Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Tepper accepting new patients in Southampton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Tepper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Tepper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tepper's office at (215) 355-9634 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Tepper?
Please contact Dr. Tepper's office at (215) 355-9634 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Tepper have?
Dr. Richard Tepper is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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