Who is Dr. Risko, Internist in Tavares, FL?
Where did Dr. Risko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Great Lakes Naval Hosp, Internal Medicine; Great Lakes Naval Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Risko board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Risko, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Risko speak?
Dr. Risko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Polish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Risko typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Risko 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. Risko. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Risko typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Risko may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Risko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Risko accept my insurance?
Dr. Risko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 343-1415 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Risko accept in Tavares, FL?
Dr. Risko in Tavares, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Florida
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Where is Dr. Risko's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Risko affiliated with?
Dr. Risko has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Risko's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Risko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386685527.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Risko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Risko
What is Dr. Joseph Risko's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.