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Dr. Rick Player, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Bessemer, AL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rick Player, MD

Dr. Rick Player, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Bessemer, AL. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with Medical West Main Campus. Patients rated Dr. Player an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Player works at Practice in Bessemer, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder, Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Player's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Medical West Hospital Authority
    927 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Bessemer, AL 35022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-8670
  2. 2
    Medical West Hospital Authority An Affiliate of Uab Health System
    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-7000

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  • Medical West Main Campus

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia

Treatment frequency



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Tobacco Use Disorder
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Muscle Spasm
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Confusion
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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    About Dr. Rick Player, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861437121
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Rick Player, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Player is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Player has seen patients for Tobacco Use Disorder, Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Player on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Player. 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. Player.

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