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Dr. Rick Player, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 72
Dr. Rick Player, MD
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Dr. Rick Player, MD is an Internist in Bessemer, AL.
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Dr. Rick Player, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 72
Bessemer, AL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Rick Player, MD is an Internist in Bessemer, AL.

About

Dr. Player graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. Dr. Rick Player, MD is an Internist in Bessemer, AL and has 46 years experience. Dr. Player currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Medical West Main Campus. Dr. Player has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Tobacco Use Disorder and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Player received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Player's office accepts new patients. Dr. Player is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Pharyngitis
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
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
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
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
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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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

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Medical West Hospital Authority
    927 Medical Center Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
  2. 2 Medical West Hospital Authority an Affiliate of UAB Health System
    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022

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Mar 21, 2016
Great. He is concerned and reflects this in his treatment processes.
Evelyn W in Bessemer, al — Mar 21, 2016
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Player, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Player's profile.

Dr. Player frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Tobacco Use Disorder and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rick Player, MD is affiliated with UAB Medical West Main Campus.

Yes, Dr. Rick Player, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL