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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rickert, Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Charles Rickert, MD, PHD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Rickert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rickert’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rickert’s office at (415) 353-1551.
What languages does Dr. Rickert speak?
Dr. Rickert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Rickert typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Rickert 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. Rickert. 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:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Long-term Calcineurin Inhibitor Use
- Chronic calcineurin therapy
- Taking calcineurin inhibitors
- Calcineurin medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79621: Long term (current) use of calcineurin inhibitor
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Rickert typically perform?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Rickert may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Rickert's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rickert accept my insurance?
Dr. Rickert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rickert accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Rickert in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rickert's office located?
Dr. Charles Rickert's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-1551
What is Dr. Rickert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rickert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558774612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rickert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rickert
What is Dr. Charles Rickert's specialty?
Dr. Rickert is a Surgeon near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Charles Rickert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rickert is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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
When to see a Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Charles Rickert accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Rickert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Rickert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rickert's office at (415) 353-1551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Rickert?
Please contact Dr. Rickert's office at (415) 353-1551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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