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Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD

Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Florida and is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Rizzo, completed a residency at University of S Fl College of Med. Patients rated Dr. Rizzo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Rizzo works at Practice in Saint Petersburg, FL with other offices in Pinellas Park, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept 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

  1. 1
    Michael Siedlecki
    1201 5th Ave N Ste 302, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 821-2388
  2. 2
    Fresenius Medical Care Pinellas Park
    7910 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 544-5916
  3. 3
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    650 34th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 321-2527

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Admitting Hospitals

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

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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
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    About Dr. Gerald Rizzo, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 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
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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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 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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