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Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD

Nephrology
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Map Pin Small Pinellas Park, FL
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD

Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Pinellas Park, FL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 49 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA and is affiliated with HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, St. Anthony's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dr. Rizzo works at Fresenius Medical Care Pinellas Park in Pinellas Park, FL with other offices in Saint Petersburg, FL. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rizzo's Office Locations

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    Fresenius Medical Care Pinellas Park
    7910 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 544-5916
  2. 2
    650 34th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 321-2527

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  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
  • St. Anthony's Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Hospital

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    About Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
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    Years of Experience
    • 49 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1801870407
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of S Fl College Of Med
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    • UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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    Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rizzo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rizzo has an average wait time of Under 10 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Rizzo accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Rizzo. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rizzo.

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