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Dr. Ernest Ricco, MD

Dr. Ernest Ricco, MD

Anesthesiologist

Wayne, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ricco, Anesthesiologist in Wayne, PA?

    Dr. Ernest Ricco, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Wayne, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ricco completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ricco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ricco’s office at (215) 829-0446.

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

    • Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine | Med College Of Pa and Hospital | Temple University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia

    Is Dr. Ricco board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ernest Ricco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Ricco speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ricco typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ricco 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. Ricco. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    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 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ricco typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ricco performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ricco. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Ricco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ricco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 829-0446 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ricco accept in Wayne, PA?

    Dr. Ricco in Wayne, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Independent Health Association

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ricco's office located?

    Dr. Ernest Ricco's Primary Practice

    744 Lancaster Ave

    Wayne, PA 19087

    (215) 829-0446

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    Dr. Ernest Ricco's Practice 2

    3300 Tillman Dr

    Bensalem, PA 19020

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    Dr. Ernest Ricco's Practice 3

    1068 W Baltimore Pike

    Media, PA 19063

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ricco affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ricco has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Ricco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194716902.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ricco?

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

    What is Dr. Ernest Ricco's specialty?

    Dr. Ricco is an Anesthesiologist near Wayne, PA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Ernest Ricco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ricco is affiliated with Riddle Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Ernest Ricco accepting new patients in Wayne, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Ernest Ricco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernest Ricco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ricco's office at (215) 829-0446 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ernest Ricco?

    Please contact Dr. Ricco's office at (215) 829-0446 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ricco's office located?

    Dr. Ricco's offices are located in Wayne, PA, Bensalem, PA, and Media, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ernest Ricco have?

    Dr. Ernest Ricco is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.