20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rickels, Endocrinologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rickels?
Dr. Michael Rickels, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rickels empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplant, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Rickels is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rickels go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Rickels board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Rickels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002
What languages does Dr. Rickels speak?
Dr. Rickels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Rickels typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Rickels 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. Rickels. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Overview
- Sugar Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E139: Other specified diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Rickels typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rickels may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Rickels' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rickels accept my insurance?
Dr. Rickels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rickels accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Rickels in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rickels' office located?
Dr. Michael Rickels' Primary Practice
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-2300
What hospitals are Dr. Rickels affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rickels has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of Advisory Committee
Member of American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Member of American Diabetes Association
Member of American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee
Member of Data & Safety Monitoring Board
Member of Janssen Research & Development , Consultant
Member of SBIR to Develop New Therapeutics and Monitoring Technologies for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Toward an Ar
Member of The Endocrine Society , Associate
What is Dr. Rickels's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346272630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rickels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rickels