26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bligh, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Bligh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Luke's Hospital Program
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | UNIVERSITY CETEC
Is Dr. Bligh board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Bligh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bligh speak?
Dr. Bligh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bligh typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bligh 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. Bligh. 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:
- Endocrine Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Hormone disorder
- Gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Clotting Test
- Blood
- Coagulation Disorder
- Blood Clotting Problem
- Abnormal PT/INR
ICD-10 Codes:
- R791: Abnormal coagulation profile
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:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bligh typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Bligh may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Bligh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bligh accept my insurance?
Dr. Bligh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 994-1536 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bligh accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Bligh in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bligh's office located?
Dr. Richard Bligh's Primary Practice
1000 Des Peres Rd Ste 118
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 994-1536
What hospitals are Dr. Bligh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bligh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bligh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bligh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306813050.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bligh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bligh
What is Dr. Richard Bligh's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.