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Dr. John Rinker, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Pontiac, IL

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rinker, Family Medicine Specialist in Pontiac, IL?

    Dr. John Rinker, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pontiac, IL. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Rinker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rinker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rinker’s office at (815) 842-3381.

    What languages does Dr. Rinker speak?

    Dr. Rinker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rinker typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rinker diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rinker. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rinker typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Rinker may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rinker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Rinker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rinker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 842-3381 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rinker accept in Pontiac, IL?

    Dr. Rinker in Pontiac, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance (HAMP)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rinker's office located?

    Dr. John Rinker's Primary Practice

    1515 W Reynolds St

    Pontiac, IL 61764

    (815) 842-3381

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    What is Dr. Rinker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rinker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255449393.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rinker?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rinker

    What is Dr. John Rinker's specialty?

    Dr. Rinker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pontiac, IL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. John Rinker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rinker is affiliated with Osf Healthcare St. Joseph Medical Center, Osf Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, Carle Bromenn Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. John Rinker accepting new patients in Pontiac, IL?

    Yes, Dr. John Rinker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Rinker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rinker's office at (815) 842-3381 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Rinker?

    Please contact Dr. Rinker's office at (815) 842-3381 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rinker's office located?

    Dr. Rinker's office is located in Pontiac, IL.