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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ricks, Internist in Tifton, GA?
Dr. Abeeku Ricks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tifton, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Ricks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ricks’s office at (229) 382-7120.
What languages does Dr. Ricks speak?
Dr. Ricks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ricks treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ricks 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. Ricks. 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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Ricks perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abeeku Ricks 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ricks' office.
Does Dr. Ricks accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 382-7120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ricks accept in Tifton, GA?
Dr. Ricks in Tifton, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Fidelity
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ricks' office located?
What is Dr. Ricks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205368222.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ricks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ricks
What is Dr. Abeeku Ricks's specialty?
Dr. Ricks is a Internist near Tifton, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Ricks to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Abeeku Ricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ricks is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Abeeku Ricks accepting new patients in Tifton, GA?
Yes, Dr. Abeeku Ricks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abeeku Ricks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ricks's office at (229) 382-7120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abeeku Ricks?
Please contact Dr. Ricks's office at (229) 382-7120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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