20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riker, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. David Riker, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Riker completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Riker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riker’s office at (617) 939-6943.
Where did Dr. Riker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Loyola University Med Center
Is Dr. Riker board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. David Riker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Riker speak?
Dr. Riker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Riker typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Riker 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. Riker. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Riker typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Riker 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. Riker. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Follow-up Airway Clearing Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Therapeutic bronchoscopy with aspiration
- Bronchial aspiration
- Tracheobronchial tree aspiration
- Flexible bronchoscopy with suction
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31646: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, subsequent, same hospital stay
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Does Dr. Riker accept my insurance?
Dr. Riker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 939-6943 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riker accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Riker in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Riker's office located?
What is Dr. Riker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164405528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riker
What is Dr. David Riker's specialty?
Dr. Riker is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. David Riker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Riker is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
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Is David Riker accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Riker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Riker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riker's office at (617) 939-6943 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Riker?
Please contact Dr. Riker's office at (617) 939-6943 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Riker have?
Dr. David Riker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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