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Dr. Rick Waks, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

North Fort Myers, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waks, Family Medicine Specialist in North Fort Myers, FL?

    Dr. Rick Waks, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Waks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waks’s office at (239) 349-3539.

    Is Dr. Waks board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Rick Waks, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Waks speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Waks typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Waks 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. Waks. 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:

    • 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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Waks typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rick Waks may include:

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

    Does Dr. Waks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 349-3539 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waks accept in North Fort Myers, FL?

    Dr. Waks in North Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Assurant

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareCentrix

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Waks' office located?

    Dr. Rick Waks' Primary Practice

    3434 Hancock Bridge Pkwy Ste 301

    North Fort Myers, FL 33903

    (239) 349-3539

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    Dr. Rick Waks' Practice 2

    5172 Mason Corbin Ct Ste 1

    Fort Myers, FL 33907

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    Dr. Rick Waks' Practice 3

    1287 US Highway 41 Byp S

    Venice, FL 34285

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

    Dr. Waks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194726091.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waks?

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

    What is Dr. Rick Waks's specialty?

    Dr. Waks is a Family Medicine Specialist near North Fort Myers, FL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Waks is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Rick Waks accepting new patients in North Fort Myers, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Rick Waks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waks' office at (239) 349-3539 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rick Waks?

    Please contact Dr. Waks' office at (239) 349-3539 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Waks' office located?

    Dr. Waks' offices are located in North Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers, FL, and Venice, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rick Waks have?

    Dr. Rick Waks is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.