Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riffer, Internist in Phoenix, AZ?
Where did Dr. Riffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | UNIVERSITY OF IL COLL OF MEDICINE | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Riffer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ernie Riffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Riffer speak?
Dr. Riffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Riffer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Riffer 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. Riffer. 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:
- 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- Pernicious Anemia
- B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D510: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Riffer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ernie Riffer 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. Riffer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Riffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Riffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 200-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riffer accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Riffer in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Riffer's office located?
Dr. Ernie Riffer's Primary Practice
7600 N 15th St Ste 190
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 200-3800
What hospitals are Dr. Riffer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Riffer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Riffer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134284268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riffer
What is Dr. Ernie Riffer's specialty?
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.