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Dr. Theresa Rinker, MD

Dr. Theresa Rinker, MD

Pediatrician

Kansas City, MO

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rinker, Pediatrician in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Theresa Rinker, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO. She has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Rinker graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed her residency at Children's Mercy Hospital Program. Dr. Rinker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rinker’s office at (816) 792-1170.

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

    • Residency: Children's Mercy Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rinker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rinker typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rinker 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. Rinker. 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:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    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:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rinker typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Theresa Rinker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rinker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rinker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 792-1170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rinker accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Rinker in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ASR Corporation

    • Assurant

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • State of Missouri

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rinker's office located?

    Dr. Theresa Rinker's Primary Practice

    9051 NE 81st Ter Ste 100

    Kansas City, MO 64158

    (816) 792-1170

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

    Dr. Rinker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497782445.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rinker?

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

    What is Dr. Theresa Rinker's specialty?

    Dr. Rinker is a Pediatrician near Kansas City, MO.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Theresa Rinker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rinker is affiliated with Nkc Health 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Theresa Rinker accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Theresa Rinker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Theresa Rinker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rinker's office at (816) 792-1170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Theresa Rinker?

    Please contact Dr. Rinker's office at (816) 792-1170 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rinker's office located?

    Dr. Rinker's office is located in Kansas City, MO.