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Dr. Anthony Rico, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rico, Internist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Anthony Rico, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rico graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rico is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rico’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rico’s office at (919) 781-7500.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rico board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Rico, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rico speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rico treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Rico 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. Rico. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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

    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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Unusual thyroid test results
    • Irregular thyroid function
    • Thyroid hormone levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Which procedures does Dr. Rico perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Anthony Rico may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rico accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 781-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rico accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Rico in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rico's office located?

    Dr. Anthony Rico's Primary Practice

    3237 Blue Ridge Rd

    Raleigh, NC 27612

    (919) 781-7500

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    Dr. Anthony Rico's Practice 2

    2701 Pickett Rd

    Durham, NC 27705

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

    Dr. Rico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154369627.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rico?

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

    What is Dr. Anthony Rico's specialty?

    Dr. Rico is a Internist near Raleigh, NC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Rico to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Anthony Rico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rico is affiliated with Unc Health Rex 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Anthony Rico accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Rico is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anthony Rico offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rico's office at (919) 781-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anthony Rico?

    Please contact Dr. Rico's office at (919) 781-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Rico have?

    Dr. Anthony Rico is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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