- Dr. Ricardo R Vega, MD
Dr. Ricardo R Vega, MD
Overview
Dr. Ricardo R Vega, MD works in Bakersfield, California is a specialist in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and graduated Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Vega is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Sequoia Hospital and practicing for 32 years
Specialties
- Pulmonology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Conditions
• Acidosis• Acute Rhinitis
• Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
• Bronchiolitis
• Bursa Injection
• Chest Cold
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
• Coats' Disease
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
• Coloboma of Iris
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• Coloboma of Optic Papilla
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Device Implantation and Extraction
• Device Therapy of Heart Failure
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Dystonia, Focal, Task-Specific (FTSD)
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 1
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 5
• Familial Polyposis
• Gliomatosis Cerebri
• Gua Sha
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
• Left Ventricular Wire Insertion, Open
• Level II Ultrasound
• Memory Disorders
• Partial Shoulder Replacement
• Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
• Pyloromyotomy, Laparoscopic
• Skin Infections
• Spinal Reconstruction
• Spinal Spacer Procedure
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Procedures
• Acidosis• Alkalosis
• Asthma
• Asthma in Adults
• Atelectasis
• Biopsy
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchiolitis
• Bronchitis
• Bronchoscopy
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• Chronic Bronchitis
• Chronic Cough
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Emphysema
• Empyema
• Insomnia
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Lung Cancer
• Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
• Lung Nodule
• Pleural Effusion
• Pneumonia
• Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
• Pulmonary Edema
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Respiratory Failure
• Sleep Apnea
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Thoracentesis
• Valley Fever
• Ventilation Management
• Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 32
State License
- California
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Residency Hospitals
Detroit, MI, USA
Medical School
Lima, Peru
Graduated: 1991
Awards
Dr. Vega Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Medicare MCR
- Navigate HMO
- Open Access
- Options PPO
- TriWest Champus
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in Bakersfield, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 15 procedures.
Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield
Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield is a non-profit hospital located in Bakersfield, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 10 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 11 procedures.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Northridge, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 9 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 15 procedures.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
San Joaquin Community Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Bakersfield, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 12 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 12 procedures.
Sequoia Hospital
Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare to Bay Area residents since 1950. We offer a full range of medical, surgical and specialty programs.
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