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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rickerson, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Averess Rickerson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rickerson graduated from University of California and completed her residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Rickerson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rickerson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rickerson’s office at (210) 646-7227.
Where did Dr. Rickerson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Rickerson board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Averess Rickerson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rickerson speak?
Dr. Rickerson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rickerson treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Rickerson 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. Rickerson. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Which procedures does Dr. Rickerson perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Averess Rickerson 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. Rickerson's office.
Does Dr. Rickerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Rickerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 646-7227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rickerson accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Rickerson in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rickerson's office located?
Dr. Averess Rickerson's Primary Practice
8601 Village Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 646-7227
What is Dr. Rickerson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821018763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rickerson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rickerson
What is Dr. Averess Rickerson's specialty?
Dr. Rickerson is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Rickerson to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Averess Rickerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rickerson is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Averess Rickerson accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Averess Rickerson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Averess Rickerson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rickerson's office at (210) 646-7227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Averess Rickerson?
Please contact Dr. Rickerson's office at (210) 646-7227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Averess Rickerson have?
Dr. Averess Rickerson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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