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Dr. Richard Wolfson, MD

Phoenix, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wolfson, Internist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Richard Wolfson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wolfson graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed his residency at Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wolfson is fluent in English, Chinese, Gujarati, Italian, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolfson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolfson’s office at (602) 243-7277.

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

    • Residency: Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine | University of Arizona, College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Wolfson board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Wolfson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wolfson speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Wolfson treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Wolfson 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. Wolfson. 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 Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    What procedures does Dr. Wolfson perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Wolfson 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. Wolfson. 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:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Wolfson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wolfson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 243-7277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wolfson accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Wolfson in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Banner Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Scan Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wolfson's office located?

    Dr. Richard Wolfson's Primary Practice

    635 E Baseline Rd

    Phoenix, AZ 85042

    (602) 243-7277

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    Dr. Richard Wolfson's Practice 2

    9401 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 190

    Peoria, AZ 85381

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    Dr. Richard Wolfson's Practice 3

    14813 N Del Webb Blvd

    Sun City, AZ 85351

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

    Dr. Wolfson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497712475.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolfson?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Wolfson's specialty?

    Dr. Wolfson is a Internist near Phoenix, AZ.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Wolfson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Wolfson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wolfson is affiliated with HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Wolfson accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Wolfson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Wolfson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wolfson's office at (602) 243-7277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Wolfson?

    Please contact Dr. Wolfson's office at (602) 243-7277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Wolfson have?

    Dr. Richard Wolfson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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