Summary

Dr. James Rick is an internal medicine physician with over five decades of experience caring for patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has dedicated 52 years to practicing internal medicine. Dr. Rick communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Rick practices at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, California, where he is affiliated with the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. He focuses on managing high blood pressure in both adults and children, as well as treating elevated cholesterol levels in young patients. His diagnostic expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work and complete blood counts to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Rick an average rating of 3.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 52 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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52 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil
Long Beach , CASHERMAN OAKS , CALyons , COLos Altos , CA
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Howard Rick

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Howard Rick has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Howard Rick has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Dr. James Rick accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Rick affiliated with?
Dr. James Rick is affiliated with Tibor Rubin Va Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. James Rick speak?
Dr. James Rick speaks English.

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