Summary

Dr. Ricky Scacewater is a pulmonologist who specializes in critical care medicine and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. With 47 years of medical experience, Dr. Scacewater brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both French and English.

Dr. Scacewater practices at Mercy Hospital Joplin and sees patients in Joplin and Washington, Missouri. His expertise focuses on treating chronic lung disease and COPD, including cases with additional health complications. He performs pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate breathing treatments. Dr. Scacewater also uses chest CT scans to diagnose lung conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 47 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, English
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ricky Lynn Scacewater has 3 locations

Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Joplin

100 Mercy Way Ste 450Joplin, MO 64804
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Joplin

100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804

Mercy Hospital Washington

901 E 5th StWashington, MO 63090

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Dr. Ricky Lynn Scacewater, MDBrianna Lyn SchlessmanMeaghan Leeann GustafsonDr. Jalpan Nikunj Patel
PulmonologyNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerOther
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.1 
47 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, English
Joplin , MOJoplin , MOJoplin , MOJoplin , MO
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Pramukhswami Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ricky Lynn Scacewater

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - HMO
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ricky Lynn Scacewater has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ricky Lynn Scacewater has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Ricky Scacewater speaks French and English.

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