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Dr. Rick Erdman, MD

Dr. Rick Erdman, MD

Sparta, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Erdman, Internist in Sparta, WI?

    Dr. Rick Erdman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sparta, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Erdman graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Internal Medicine. Dr. Erdman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erdman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erdman’s office.

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

    • Residency: Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Internal Medicine | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program

    • Medical School: American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Erdman board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Rick Erdman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Erdman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Erdman treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Erdman 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. Erdman. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Which procedures does Dr. Erdman perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rick Erdman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Erdman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Erdman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Erdman accept in Sparta, WI?

    Dr. Erdman in Sparta, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Quartz Health Solutions

    • Security Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Erdman's office located?

    Dr. Rick Erdman's Primary Practice

    1111 W Wisconsin St

    Sparta, WI 54656

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    Dr. Rick Erdman's Practice 2

    402 W Lake St # A

    Friendship, WI 53934

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    Dr. Rick Erdman's Practice 3

    610 E Taylor St

    Pr du Chien, WI 53821

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

    Dr. Erdman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952306011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erdman?

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

    What is Dr. Rick Erdman's specialty?

    Dr. Erdman is a Internist near Sparta, WI.

    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. Erdman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rick Erdman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Erdman is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse 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 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 Rick Erdman accepting new patients in Sparta, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Rick Erdman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rick Erdman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Erdman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rick Erdman?

    Please contact Dr. Erdman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rick Erdman have?

    Dr. Rick Erdman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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