Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards

Ophthalmology
Office
401 N 11th St, 
Richmond, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
Office
401 N 11th St, 
Richmond, VA 

Overview

Nikisha Richards is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia.

Dr. Richards is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Graves Disease, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in VA

Hospital Affiliations

Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
401 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 23219

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Richards has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

12 Total Publications

Ophthalmology journal article processing charges for publications in a post-COVID world.
Ophthalmology journal article processing charges for publications in a post-COVID world.
Journal: Digital journal of ophthalmology : DJO
Published: June 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards by calling their office at 804-828-9315. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards a top-rated expert for Chalazion?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards is classified as an Advanced expert for Chalazion, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards specialize in?

While Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Chalazion, Graves Disease, and Eyelid Bump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chalazion. You can view a list of Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards accept my insurance?

Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 804-828-9315 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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