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Dr. Ricardo Riesco, MD

Dalton, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Riesco, Pediatrician in Dalton, GA?

    Dr. Ricardo Riesco, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Dalton, GA. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Riesco graduated from Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pediatrics. Dr. Riesco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riesco’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riesco’s office at (706) 278-6628.

    Where did Dr. Riesco go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pediatrics | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana

    Is Dr. Riesco board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Riesco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Riesco speak?

    Dr. Riesco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Riesco treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Riesco 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. Riesco. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    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

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Riesco perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Riesco may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Riesco's office.

    Does Dr. Riesco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Riesco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 278-6628 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Riesco accept in Dalton, GA?

    Dr. Riesco in Dalton, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • PeachCare

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    Where is Dr. Riesco's office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Riesco's Primary Practice

    1933 Shields Rd

    Dalton, GA 30720

    (706) 278-6628

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    What is Dr. Riesco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Riesco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063435550.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riesco?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riesco

    What is Dr. Ricardo Riesco's specialty?

    Dr. Riesco is a Pediatrician near Dalton, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Riesco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ricardo Riesco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Riesco is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital 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

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    Explore Pediatrician 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 Ricardo Riesco accepting new patients in Dalton, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Riesco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Riesco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Riesco's office at (706) 278-6628 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Riesco?

    Please contact Dr. Riesco's office at (706) 278-6628 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Riesco have?

    Dr. Ricardo Riesco is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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