36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riddick, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Linda Riddick, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. She has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Riddick completed her residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Pediatrics. Dr. Riddick is fluent in English, French, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riddick’s practice accepts Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riddick’s office at (518) 262-5723.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Riddick?
Dr. Linda Riddick, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Riddick empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Calcium Disorders, Diabetes, Growth/Development Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Albany, NY community, Dr. Riddick is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Riddick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Pediatrics
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa
What languages does Dr. Riddick speak?
Dr. Riddick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Urdu
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Riddick typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Riddick 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. Riddick. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
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:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Riddick typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Linda Riddick may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Riddick's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Riddick accept my insurance?
Dr. Riddick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5723 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riddick accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Riddick in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Riddick's office located?
What is Dr. Riddick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riddick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871588764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riddick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riddick
What is Dr. Linda Riddick's specialty?
Dr. Riddick is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Albany, NY.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Linda Riddick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Riddick is affiliated with Albany Medical Center 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Linda Riddick accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Linda Riddick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linda Riddick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riddick's office at (518) 262-5723 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linda Riddick?
Please contact Dr. Riddick's office at (518) 262-5723 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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