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43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ricks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mineral Wells, TX?
Dr. Alfred Ricks, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mineral Wells, TX. He has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Ricks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricks’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ricks’s office at (281) 363-3156.
What languages does Dr. Ricks speak?
Dr. Ricks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ricks typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ricks 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. Ricks. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ricks typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Ricks may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ricks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ricks accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 363-3156 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ricks accept in Mineral Wells, TX?
Dr. Ricks in Mineral Wells, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
Christus Health
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ricks' office located?
Dr. Alfred Ricks' Primary Practice
400 SW 25th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(281) 363-3156
What is Dr. Ricks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750352563.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ricks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ricks
What is Dr. Alfred Ricks's specialty?
Dr. Ricks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mineral Wells, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Alfred Ricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ricks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Refugio County Memorial Hospital, Dimmit Regional Hospital, Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital, Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alfred Ricks accepting new patients in Mineral Wells, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alfred Ricks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfred Ricks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ricks's office at (281) 363-3156 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alfred Ricks?
Please contact Dr. Ricks's office at (281) 363-3156 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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