Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Ralph Richter

Hand Surgery
Office
4320 Fir St Unit 303, 
East Chicago, IN 
Expertise in
3
conditions
Office
4320 Fir St Unit 303, 
East Chicago, IN 

Overview

Ralph Richter is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in East Chicago, Indiana.

Dr. Richter is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hand Surgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in IN

Hospital Affiliations

Community Hospital
St Mary Medical Center Inc
St Catherine Hospital Inc

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dominion National
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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
4320 Fir St Unit 303, East Chicago, IN 46312
Other Locations
St. Catherine Hospital
7250 Arthur Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ralph Richter

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Richter?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph Richter by calling their office at 219-392-1215. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ralph Richter a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph Richter is classified as an Advanced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Ralph Richter specialize in?

While Dr. Ralph Richter is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.

Does Dr. Ralph Richter accept my insurance?

Dr. Ralph Richter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-392-1215 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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