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Dr. Lawson Richter, MD

Las Vegas, NV

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richter, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Lawson Richter, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years. Dr. Richter graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Sisters Charity Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Richter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richter’s office at (702) 471-0051.

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

    • Residency: Sisters Charity Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | NYCOMEC/Sisters of Charity Hosp Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Richter speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Richter treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Richter 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. Richter. 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:

    • Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding
    • AUB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Amenorrhea
    • Irregular Periods
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods
    • No Periods
    • Lack of Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginitis
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3915: Urgency of urination

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cyst
    • Ovarian Cysts
    • Ovary Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N83209: Unspecified ovarian cyst, unspecified side
    • N83291: Other ovarian cyst, right side

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
    • Antenatal Dating Scan
    • Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
    • Due Date Confirmation Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Hyperplasia
    • Uterine Disease
    • Thickened Uterine Lining
    • Uterine Lining Overgrowth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8500: Endometrial hyperplasia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer
    • Malignant Cervical Tumor
    • Cervical Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    What procedures does Dr. Richter perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Richter 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. Richter. 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:

    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Uterus Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Cervix Removal
    • Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
    • Urodynamic Study
    • Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique

    Does Dr. Richter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 471-0051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richter accept in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Richter in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Richter's office located?

    Dr. Lawson Richter's Primary Practice

    4445 S Jones Blvd Ste B2

    Las Vegas, NV 89103

    (702) 471-0051

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    Dr. Lawson Richter's Practice 2

    3186 S Maryland Pkwy

    Las Vegas, NV 89109

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    Dr. Lawson Richter's Practice 3

    1480 E Calvada Blvd Ste 700

    Pahrump, NV 89048

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lawson Richter?

    Dr. Richter has appointments available at his Las Vegas, NV office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Richter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457320004.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richter?

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

    What is Dr. Lawson Richter's specialty?

    Dr. Richter is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Las Vegas, NV. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Richter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lawson Richter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Richter is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, MountainView 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Lawson Richter accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Lawson Richter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawson Richter offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richter, or call (702) 471-0051 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Lawson Richter?

    Please contact Dr. Richter's office at (702) 471-0051 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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