Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Spokane, WA specializing in pediatric nephrology (kidney disease) and general practice. She graduated from University of the West Indies, Jamaica in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD is affiliated with PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON and Providence Pediatric Nephrology.
105 W 8TH AVENUE SUITE 7060
Spokane, WA 99204
105 West 8th Avenue Suite 7060
Spokane, WA 99204
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD treated as a pediatric nephrologist in Spokane, WA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD treated were chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
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Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD graduated from University of the West Indies, Jamaica in 2002. She completed residency at University of Miami. She has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of the West Indies, Jamaica (2002)
Residency: University of Miami (2011)
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Health Smart PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Asuris Northwest Health TRIWEST, United Healthcare, Aetna, Health Net-Tricare, Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho PPO, United Behavioral Health Medicaid* * Medicaid product only for Idaho, Humana, Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, United Behavioral Health PPO, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO, Humana HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Wellpoint Medicare Advantage, Kaiser, Molina Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, State Of Washington Department Of Corrections, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Stevens County Sheriff'S Office and Interwest Health PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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ACTHAR $62 |
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Dr. Alcia Delaney Edwards-Richards, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $23,599.
Dr. Alcia Edwards-Richards' areas of specialization are general practice and pediatric nephrology. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests include fibromyalgia, asthma, and epilepsy. Dr. Edwards-Richards is a graduate of the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Edwards-Richards is currently accepting new patients at her office in Spokane, WA.
