18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rico, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ramona Rico, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Rico completed her residency at Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics. Dr. Rico is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rico’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rico’s office at (510) 782-5246.
Where did Dr. Rico go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Rico board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Ramona Rico, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Rico speak?
Dr. Rico and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rico typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rico 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. Rico. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rico typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rico performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rico. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Rico accept my insurance?
Dr. Rico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 782-5246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rico accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Rico in Palo Alto, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rico's office located?
What is Dr. Rico's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598977894.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rico?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rico
What is Dr. Ramona Rico's specialty?
Dr. Rico is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Ramona Rico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rico is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ramona Rico accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ramona Rico is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ramona Rico offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rico's office at (510) 782-5246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ramona Rico?
Please contact Dr. Rico's office at (510) 782-5246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ramona Rico have?
Dr. Ramona Rico is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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