18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dickens, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Rio Dickens, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dickens graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dickens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dickens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dickens’s office at (858) 764-3000.
Where did Dr. Dickens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Dickens board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rio Dickens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dickens speak?
Dr. Dickens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dickens treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Dickens 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. Dickens. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Colon Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone structure problem
- Low bone density
- Bone mineral density disorder
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Dickens perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rio Dickens may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dickens' office.
Does Dr. Dickens accept my insurance?
Dr. Dickens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 764-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dickens accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dickens in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dickens' office located?
Dr. Rio Dickens' Primary Practice
3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 764-3000
What is Dr. Dickens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dickens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033210984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dickens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dickens
What is Dr. Rio Dickens's specialty?
Dr. Dickens is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Dickens to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rio Dickens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dickens is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Rio Dickens accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rio Dickens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rio Dickens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dickens's office at (858) 764-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rio Dickens?
Please contact Dr. Dickens's office at (858) 764-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rio Dickens have?
Dr. Rio Dickens is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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