Overview
Richard Simpson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Thrombophlebitis, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
6560 Fannin St Ste 944, Houston, TX 77030
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. Richard Simpson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Simpson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Simpson by calling their office at 713-441-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Simpson a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Simpson is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Pain, 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. Richard Simpson specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Simpson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombophlebitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Richard Simpson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Simpson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Simpson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Simpson accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Simpson accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-441-3800 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chronic PainDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Essential TremorDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.