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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Risko, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Nicholas Risko, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Risko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Risko’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Risko’s office at (410) 740-7777.
What languages does Dr. Risko speak?
Dr. Risko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Risko typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Risko 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. Risko. 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Risko typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Risko 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. Risko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Risko accept my insurance?
Dr. Risko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 740-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Risko accept in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Risko in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Risko's office located?
What is Dr. Risko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Risko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780025700.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Risko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Risko
What is Dr. Nicholas Risko's specialty?
Dr. Risko is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbia, MD.
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. Nicholas Risko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Risko is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center 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 Nicholas Risko accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Risko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Risko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Risko's office at (410) 740-7777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Risko?
Please contact Dr. Risko's office at (410) 740-7777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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