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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rydberg, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Michael Rydberg, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rydberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rydberg’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rydberg’s office at (919) 445-6764.
What languages does Dr. Rydberg speak?
Dr. Rydberg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rydberg typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rydberg 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. Rydberg. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rydberg typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Rydberg may include:
Please contact Dr. Rydberg's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rydberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Rydberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 445-6764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rydberg accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Rydberg in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rydberg's office located?
Dr. Michael Rydberg's Primary Practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 445-6764
What is Dr. Rydberg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rydberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427580935.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rydberg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rydberg
What is Dr. Michael Rydberg's specialty?
Dr. Rydberg is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Chapel Hill, NC.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Michael Rydberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rydberg is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Michael Rydberg accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Michael Rydberg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Rydberg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rydberg's office at (919) 445-6764 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Rydberg?
Please contact Dr. Rydberg's office at (919) 445-6764 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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