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Dr. Bassam Rizk, MD

Jacksonville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rizk, Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Bassam Rizk, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rizk graduated from UniversitÈ Saint-Joseph FacultÈ de MÈdecine and completed his residency at Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Lutheran Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Rizk is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rizk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rizk’s office at (904) 731-3131.

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

    • Residency: Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Lutheran Med Ctr, General Surgery | Lutheran Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: UniversitÈ Saint-Joseph FacultÈ de MÈdecine

    Is Dr. Rizk board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Bassam Rizk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Rizk speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Rizk treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Rizk 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. Rizk. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Belly Button Hernia
    • Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89150: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Which procedures does Dr. Rizk perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Bassam Rizk may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rizk accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rizk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 731-3131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rizk accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Rizk in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rizk's office located?

    Dr. Bassam Rizk's Primary Practice

    6067 Kennerly Rd

    Jacksonville, FL 32216

    (904) 731-3131

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    Dr. Bassam Rizk's Practice 2

    2140 Kingsley Ave Ste 11

    Orange Park, FL 32073

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    Dr. Bassam Rizk's Practice 3

    1900 Tebeau St

    Waycross, GA 31501

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

    Dr. Rizk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053390047.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rizk?

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

    What is Dr. Bassam Rizk's specialty?

    Dr. Rizk is a Surgeon near Jacksonville, FL. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Rizk to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bassam Rizk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rizk is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial 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 Bassam Rizk accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Bassam Rizk is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bassam Rizk offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rizk's office at (904) 731-3131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bassam Rizk?

    Please contact Dr. Rizk's office at (904) 731-3131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bassam Rizk have?

    Dr. Bassam Rizk is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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