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Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD
4.1 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Parikh currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Parikh has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Bedsores among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Parikh received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Parikh's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Parikh is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bedsores
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bedsores
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bedsores
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Cachexia
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Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Dehydration
Diabetes Skin Lesion
Fever
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Foot Infection
Granuloma of Skin
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Skin Tag Removal
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Birthmark
Black Eye
Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Callus
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Food
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erythema Multiforme
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Facial Fracture
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertrophic Scar
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Iliac Aneurysm
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Keloid Scar
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Latex Allergy
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Lichen Planus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Lipomas
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Lymphadenopathy
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Melanoma
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Cancer
Skin Discoloration
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spider Veins
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Third-Degree Burns
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Torticollis
Toxic Effect of Venom
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Varicose Veins
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitiligo
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Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Emblem Health
  • Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • HealthFirst
  • Humana
  • American Republic
  • HealthSmart
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Coventry Health Care of Illinois
  • Ambetter
  • United Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • Cofinity
  • Molina
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 RP Wellness Center MD Inc.
    5490 Broadway Ste 106, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 939-7130
  2. 2 Great Lakes Healthcare Center
    2300 Great Lakes Dr, Dyer, IN 46311
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 322-3555
  3. 3 Office
    7830 Braeloch Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 985-5500
  4. 4 Methodist Hospitals
    600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 939-7130
  5. 5 Casa of Hobart
    4410 W 49th Ave, Hobart, IN 46342
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4.1
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Aug 13, 2022
Dr Parikh is the best!!
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Family Medicine
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Parikh's profile.

Dr. Parikh frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Bedsores. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Rakesh Parikh, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN