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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ricafort, Pulmonologist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Michael Ricafort, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ricafort is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricafort’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ricafort’s office at (303) 863-0300.
What languages does Dr. Ricafort speak?
Dr. Ricafort and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ricafort treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ricafort 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. Ricafort. 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.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Other Alveolar Lung Condition
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Alveolar Disorders
- Lung Air Sac Problems
- Parieto-alveolar Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8409: Other alveolar and parieto-alveolar conditions
Also known as:
- Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2729: Other secondary pulmonary hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Ricafort perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Ricafort may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ricafort's office.
Does Dr. Ricafort accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricafort accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 863-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ricafort accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Ricafort in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Denver Health Medical Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ricafort's office located?
Dr. Michael Ricafort's Primary Practice
1601 E 19th Ave Ste 3100
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 863-0300
What is Dr. Ricafort's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ricafort's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760612998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ricafort?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ricafort
What is Dr. Michael Ricafort's specialty?
Dr. Ricafort is a Pulmonologist near Denver, CO. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Ricafort to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Ricafort affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ricafort is affiliated with Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s, Saint Joseph Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare 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
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Is Michael Ricafort accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ricafort is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Ricafort offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ricafort's office at (303) 863-0300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Ricafort?
Please contact Dr. Ricafort's office at (303) 863-0300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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