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Dr. Ricardo Avila, MD

Bellflower, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avila, Family Medicine Specialist in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Ricardo Avila, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Avila is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avila’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avila’s office at (562) 461-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Avila speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avila typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avila 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. Avila. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avila typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Avila may include:

    Please contact Dr. Avila's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Avila accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avila accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avila accept in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Avila in Bellflower, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Avila's office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Avila's Primary Practice

    9400 Rosecrans Ave

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    (562) 461-3000

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    Dr. Ricardo Avila's Practice 2

    9449 Imperial Hwy

    Downey, CA 90242

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    Dr. Ricardo Avila's Practice 3

    12470 Whittier Blvd

    Whittier, CA 90602

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

    Dr. Avila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073680997.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avila?

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

    What is Dr. Ricardo Avila's specialty?

    Dr. Avila is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bellflower, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Ricardo Avila affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avila is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ricardo Avila accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Avila is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Avila offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avila's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Avila?

    Please contact Dr. Avila's office at (562) 461-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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