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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ricks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ricks typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ricks typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ricks 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
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
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kynan Ricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ricks is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord 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
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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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