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Dr. John Ritzo, MD

Lewiston, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ritzo, Family Medicine Specialist in Lewiston, ME?

    Dr. John Ritzo, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lewiston, ME. Dr. Ritzo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritzo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritzo’s office at (207) 795-2800.

    What languages does Dr. Ritzo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ritzo typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ritzo 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. Ritzo. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ritzo typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Ritzo may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ritzo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ritzo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ritzo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 795-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ritzo accept in Lewiston, ME?

    Dr. Ritzo in Lewiston, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmWINS Group

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ritzo's office located?

    Dr. John Ritzo's Primary Practice

    76 High St

    Lewiston, ME 04240

    (207) 795-2800

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

    Dr. Ritzo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326780115.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ritzo?

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

    What is Dr. John Ritzo's specialty?

    Dr. Ritzo is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lewiston, ME.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. John Ritzo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ritzo is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Central Maine Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 John Ritzo accepting new patients in Lewiston, ME?

    Yes, Dr. John Ritzo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Ritzo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ritzo's office at (207) 795-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Ritzo?

    Please contact Dr. Ritzo's office at (207) 795-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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