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Dr. Rick Chavez, MD

Pain Medicine
2.8 (10)
Map Pin Small Redondo Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rick Chavez, MD

Dr. Rick Chavez, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Redondo Beach, CA. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 44 years of experience. They graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles and is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Chavez works at The Pain Institute in Redondo Beach, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Pain, Muscle Spasm and Fibromyalgia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Chavez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Pain Institute
    510 N Prospect Ave Ste 209, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 798-1633

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

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    About Dr. Rick Chavez, MD

    Specialties
    • Pain Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1144271495
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Spph/Harbor-Ucla Joint Family Medicine Residency Program
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanford University
    Undergraduate School

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

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

    Dr. Chavez works at The Pain Institute in Redondo Beach, CA. View the full address on Dr. Chavez’s profile.

    Dr. Chavez has seen patients for Chronic Pain, Muscle Spasm and Fibromyalgia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chavez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Chavez. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chavez.

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