Overview
Evidence-based preventive medicine.
Dr. Richards is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Thyroid Storm.
Dr. Richards is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Met and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- POS
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
3000 Q St, Sacramento, CA 95816
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick G. Richards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick G. Richards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick G. Richards by calling their office at 916-733-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick G. Richards a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick G. Richards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Patrick G. Richards specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick G. Richards is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Patrick G. Richards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patrick G. Richards has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Patrick G. Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patrick G. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick G. Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 916-733-3333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Richards isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoporosisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Thyroid StormDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Experienced
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Familial Glucocorticoid DeficiencyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Glucocorticoid ResistanceDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid Resistance.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HypercalcemiaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HypoaldosteronismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypoaldosteronism.
- HypogonadismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- HypopituitarismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- InfertilityDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Infertility.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Kallmann SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- MelasmaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Melasma.
- MelorheostosisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- ObesityDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- OsteopeniaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- Paget's Disease of BoneDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Paget's Disease of Bone.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- ProlactinomaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Testicular FailureDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Toxic Nodular GoiterDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Nodular Goiter.
- Triple A SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.