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Dr. David Ricker, MD

Pediatric Sleep Medicine
3.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. David Ricker, MD

Dr. David Ricker, MD is a Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They specialize in Pediatric Sleep Medicine, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology. They graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine|University of Arizona|University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center.

Dr. Ricker works at Mary Bridge Children's Health Center in Tacoma, WA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Ricker's Office Locations

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    Mary Bridge Tacoma Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
    311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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    About Dr. David Ricker, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1386730471
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Chldns Hospital
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    Residency
    • Ucsd Affil Hosps
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine|University of Arizona|University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Pulmonology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    • St. Joseph Medical Center

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    Dr. David Ricker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ricker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ricker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ricker works at Mary Bridge Children's Health Center in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Ricker’s profile.

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