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Dr. Ruben Ricardo, MD

South Miami, FL

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ricardo, Anesthesiologist in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Ruben Ricardo, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ricardo graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana Escuella De Medicina and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Anesthesiology. Dr. Ricardo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricardo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ricardo’s office at (786) 242-4575.

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

    • Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Anesthesiology | NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

    • Medical School: University Iberoamericana (Unibe)- Santo Domingo | Universidad Iberoamericana Escuella De Medicina

    Is Dr. Ricardo board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ruben Ricardo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Ricardo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ricardo treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ricardo 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. Ricardo. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones in Gallbladder and Bile Duct
    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis and Choledocholithiasis
    • Stones in Gallbladder and Bile Duct
    • Combined Gallstone Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8070: Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Does Dr. Ricardo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ricardo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 242-4575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ricardo accept in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Ricardo in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Express Scripts

    • Health First Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ricardo's office located?

    Dr. Ruben Ricardo's Primary Practice

    6110 SW 70th St

    South Miami, FL 33143

    (786) 242-4575

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    Dr. Ruben Ricardo's Practice 2

    6200 Sunset Dr Ste 200

    South Miami, FL 33143

    (786) 662-4000

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    Dr. Ruben Ricardo's Practice 3

    9555 SW 162nd Ave

    Miami, FL 33196

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

    Dr. Ricardo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194753400.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ricardo?

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

    What is Dr. Ruben Ricardo's specialty?

    Dr. Ricardo is a Anesthesiologist near South Miami, FL. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Ricardo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ruben Ricardo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo is affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), Baptist Health South Miami Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Ruben Ricardo accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Ruben Ricardo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruben Ricardo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ricardo's office at (786) 242-4575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruben Ricardo?

    Please contact Dr. Ricardo's office at (786) 242-4575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ruben Ricardo have?

    Dr. Ruben Ricardo is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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