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Dr. Rick Espe, MD
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Overview of Dr. Rick Espe, MD

Dr. Rick Espe, MD is a Pediatrician in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Espe graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Menorah Medical Center, Saint Luke's South Hospital and Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Dr. Espe, completed a residency at UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER.

Dr. Espe works at Child Care LTD. in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Espe frequently treats conditions like Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, Acute Bronchitis and Fever along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Espe is accepting new patients and accept Aetna, UnitedHealthCare, Humana and Cigna 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. Espe's Office Locations

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    Child Care LTD.
    1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 350, Kansas City, MO 64114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 942-7066

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  • Menorah Medical Center
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Fever
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Strep Throat
Mild Asthma
Constipation
Joint Pain
Abdominal Pain
Acute Pharyngitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedwetting
Bird Flu
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Cellulitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dehydration
Diaper Rash
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Gonorrhea Infections
Headache
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Hemorrhoids
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Itchy Skin
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Mononucleosis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Newborn Jaundice
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Rosacea
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Sebaceous Cysts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Swine Flu
Thrush
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Warts
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Circumcision
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Wellness Examination
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    • Workers Compensation
    • Aetna
    • Molina Healthcare
    • Preferred Mental Health Management, LLC
    • Comp Choice
    • New Directions Behavioral Health
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • First Health
    • Benefit Management
    • Careplus
    • Humana
    • Cigna
    • Curative

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    About Dr. Rick Espe, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1356411706
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Espe has seen patients for Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, Acute Bronchitis and Fever, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Espe on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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