Dr. Richard A Levy, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
400 29TH ST STE 518, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Richard A Levy
Dr. Richard A. Levy, MD, FACC, QME, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist serving the Oakland and San Francisco Bay Area with over 50 years of clinical experience. As a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Levy provides expert medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation cases involving cardiovascular and internal medicine conditions. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and maintains an active practice in Oakland, CA, specializing in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (1973)
- Fellowship in Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Fellowship in Cardiology, San Francisco General Hospital
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. Richard A Levy serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Richard A Levy evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Richard A Levy's office located?
Dr. Richard A Levy's office is located at 400 29TH ST STE 518, Oakland, CA 94609. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Richard A Levy's board certifications?
Dr. Richard A Levy holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Richard A Levy's education and training background?
Dr. Richard A Levy's training includes: MD, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (1973); Fellowship in Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Fellowship in Cardiology, San Francisco General Hospital. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Richard A Levy have?
Dr. Richard A Levy has approximately 52 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Richard A Levy speak?
Dr. Richard A Levy speaks English and Cantonese. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Richard A Levy serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Richard A Levy is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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