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Dr. Christopher Rickman, MD

Newport, VT

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rickman, Hospitalist in Newport, VT?

    Dr. Christopher Rickman, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Newport, VT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rickman completed his residency at Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rickman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rickman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rickman’s office at (802) 334-3504.

    Where did Dr. Rickman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Mary Hitchcock Mem Hospital

    • Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa

    Is Dr. Rickman board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Rickman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rickman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Rickman treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Rickman 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. Rickman. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Dehydration
    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E860: Dehydration
    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acidosis
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Acidic Blood
    • High Acidity in Body

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8720: Acidosis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Rickman perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Rickman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rickman's office.

    Does Dr. Rickman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rickman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 334-3504 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rickman accept in Newport, VT?

    Dr. Rickman in Newport, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Peak

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rickman's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Rickman's Primary Practice

    41 Medical Village Dr

    Newport, VT 05855

    (802) 334-3504

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    Dr. Christopher Rickman's Practice 2

    2351 G Rd

    Grand Junction, CO 81505

    (970) 242-0920

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

    Dr. Rickman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952411225.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rickman?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Rickman's specialty?

    Dr. Rickman is a Hospitalist near Newport, VT. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Rickman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Rickman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rickman is affiliated with Community Hospital - Grand Junction, Co 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

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    Is Christopher Rickman accepting new patients in Newport, VT?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Rickman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Rickman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rickman's office at (802) 334-3504 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Rickman?

    Please contact Dr. Rickman's office at (802) 334-3504 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Rickman have?

    Dr. Christopher Rickman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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