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Who is Dr. Riffel, Internist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Christopher Riffel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Riffel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riffel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riffel’s office at (513) 981-5463.
What languages does Dr. Riffel speak?
Dr. Riffel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Riffel typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Riffel 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. Riffel. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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 Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Riffel typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Riffel 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
Please contact Dr. Riffel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Riffel accept my insurance?
Dr. Riffel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 981-5463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riffel accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Riffel in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Keenan & Associates
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Riffel's office located?
Dr. Christopher Riffel's Primary Practice
1000 Carondelet Dr
Kansas City, MO 64114
(513) 981-5463
What is Dr. Riffel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riffel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104170273.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riffel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riffel
What is Dr. Christopher Riffel's specialty?
Dr. Riffel is a Internist near Kansas City, MO.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Riffel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Riffel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Prime Healthcare - St. Joseph Medical Center, Prime Healthcare - Providence Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christopher Riffel accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Riffel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Riffel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riffel's office at (513) 981-5463 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Riffel?
Please contact Dr. Riffel's office at (513) 981-5463 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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