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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rico, Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Karen Rico, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Rico is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rico’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rico’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What languages does Dr. Rico speak?
Dr. Rico and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Rico typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Rico 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. Rico. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Rico accept my insurance?
Dr. Rico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rico accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Rico in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rico's office located?
What is Dr. Rico's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396309068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rico?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rico
What is Dr. Karen Rico's specialty?
Dr. Rico is a Specialist near Tucson, AZ.
Is this Dr. Karen Rico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rico is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karen Rico accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Karen Rico is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Rico offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rico's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Rico?
Please contact Dr. Rico's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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