
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blasko, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Barbara Blasko, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Blasko completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Blasko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blasko’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blasko’s office.
Where did Dr. Blasko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | University Ca Irvine Med Center
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Blasko board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Blasko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blasko speak?
Dr. Blasko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blasko typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blasko 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. Blasko. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blasko typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Blasko may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Blasko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blasko accept my insurance?
Dr. Blasko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blasko accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Blasko in Riverside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blasko's office located?
What is Dr. Blasko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blasko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689741597.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blasko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blasko
What is Dr. Barbara Blasko's specialty?
Dr. Blasko is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Riverside, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Barbara Blasko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blasko is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, San Antonio Regional Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Barbara Blasko accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Blasko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbara Blasko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blasko's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbara Blasko?
Please contact Dr. Blasko's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Blasko have?
Dr. Barbara Blasko is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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