Alexandra Richards, MSN, FNP-BC
Neuroscience
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout
About The Provider
Alexandra Richards, MSN, FNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with the Silver Cross Neuroscience Institute in New Lenox. With a diverse and extensive clinical background spanning critical care, emergency medicine, surgical assistance, and outpatient healthcare, Alexandra is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care that addresses the unique needs of every individual. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Chamberlain University.
This provider is a member of Silver Cross Health Connection, a physician-hospital organization (PHO) made up of independent physicians who have been approved by some health plans to treat patients within the Silver Cross Health Connection network. *Silver Cross Health Connection is a network of approved providers that was created to make your provider selection process easier.
Personal Interests
Alexandra evaluates and manages patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. She partners closely with patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans focused on optimizing neurological health, improving quality of life, and supporting long-term wellness goals.
Philosophy Of Care
Alexandra believes in delivering holistic care that considers the physical, emotional, and social aspects of health. She is dedicated to empowering patients through education, collaboration, and personalized treatment strategies, ensuring each patient feels heard, respected, and actively involved in their healthcare journey.
Locations
- Silver Cross Neuroscience Institute
- 1890 Silver Cross Boulevard, Pavilion A, Suite 450, New Lenox, IL 60451
- Get Directions
- Phone: 815-300-6387
- Fax: 815-723-4634
Clinical Interests
Chronic Headaches, Epilepsy, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Neuromuscular Disease, EMG, Headache and migraine management, stroke prevention and recovery, epilepsy and seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, neuropathy and nerve pain, cognitive disorders including dementia and Alzheimer’s, sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, traumatic brain injury and concussion care, neurodiagnostic testing, patient education and lifestyle counseling for neurological wellness.
Expertise
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing: Chamberlain College of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), MSN
Board Certifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2023
Insurance
- Aetna – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Aetna Medicare Advantage – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Ambetter – Commercial Plan
- Beech Street – PPO Next
- BLUE ADVANTAGE-HMO
- BLUE CROSS BLUE PRECISION EHP SITE 502
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-PPO
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICARE
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS HMO BLUE ADVANTAGE EHP SITE 502
- BLUE CROSS HMP EHP SITE 502
- Blue Medicare Advantage Site #759
- BLUE PRECISION-HMO
- CIGNA (OA, Great West, State of IL, TrueChoice) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, Medicare Advantage
- Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
- Devoted Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Essence Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Health Alliance – PPO, Medicare Advantage
- HEALTHLINK-PPO
- HFN, Inc. – PPO
- HSTechnology – EPO
- Humana Health Plans (Choice, Gold Plus, National, PlatinumHMO, Preferred, Premier & Select) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Illinois Medicaid (Health Choice IL) – Medicaid
- MEDICARE
- Meridian – Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Multiplan/CAPP CARE – PPO
- OSCAR – PPO
- Preferred) – HMO, PPO, Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – PPO
- Professional Benefits Administrator (PBA) – PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) – Medicare Advantage
- SEIU Healthcare – PPO
- Self Pay
- Self-Insured Employer Group
- SILVER CROSS HEALTH CONNECTION
- UniCare – PPO
- UnitedHealth (UHC) (Navigate, AARP, Choice Plus & Select) – PPO, HMO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare (Meridian Medicare Product) – Medicare Advantage
- WORKERS COMPENSATION