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Dr. Kynan Ricks, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ricks, Anesthesiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Kynan Ricks, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ricks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricks’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ricks’s office at (858) 565-9666.

    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 Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Does Dr. Ricks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ricks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ricks accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Ricks in Walnut Creek, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Heritage Health

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ricks' office located?

    Dr. Kynan Ricks' Primary Practice

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (858) 565-9666

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    Dr. Kynan Ricks' Practice 2

    4002 Vista Way

    Oceanside, CA 92056

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    Dr. Kynan Ricks' Practice 3

    3626 Ruffin Rd

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    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 1235380437.

    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. Kynan Ricks's specialty?

    Dr. Ricks is a Anesthesiologist near Walnut Creek, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Ricks to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kynan Ricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ricks is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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 Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kynan Ricks accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kynan Ricks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kynan Ricks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ricks's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kynan Ricks?

    Please contact Dr. Ricks's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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