22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richert,jr, Pediatrician in Sulphur, LA?
Dr. Albert Richert,jr, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Sulphur, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Richert,jr completed his residency at University of Mississippi Medical School. Dr. Richert,jr is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richert,jr’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richert,jr’s office at (337) 527-6371.
Where did Dr. Richert,jr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical School
Medical School: Louisana Health Science Center
Is Dr. Richert,jr board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Albert Richert,jr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Richert,jr speak?
Dr. Richert,jr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Richert,jr treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Richert,jr 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. Richert,jr. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Non-Medical Procedure
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
- Elective procedure (non-health)
- Procedure for other purposes
- Non-therapeutic intervention
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
- Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
Also known as:
- Low Literacy Skills
- Difficulty reading and writing
- Limited literacy
- Functional illiteracy
- Reading and writing challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z550: Illiteracy and low-level literacy
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Infectious Disease
- Stomach flu
- Infectious diarrhea
- Bowel infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Which procedures does Dr. Richert,jr perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Albert Richert,jr may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Richert,jr's office.
Does Dr. Richert,jr accept my insurance?
Dr. Richert,jr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 527-6371 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richert,jr accept in Sulphur, LA?
Dr. Richert,jr in Sulphur, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Richert,jr's office located?
What is Dr. Richert,jr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richert,jr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841269008.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richert,jr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richert,jr
What is Dr. Albert Richert,jr's specialty?
Dr. Richert,jr is a Pediatrician near Sulphur, LA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Richert,jr to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Albert Richert,jr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richert,jr is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial 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
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Is Albert Richert,jr accepting new patients in Sulphur, LA?
Yes, Dr. Albert Richert,jr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Albert Richert,jr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richert,jr's office at (337) 527-6371 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Albert Richert,jr?
Please contact Dr. Richert,jr's office at (337) 527-6371 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Albert Richert,jr have?
Dr. Albert Richert,jr is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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