- Nephrologists
- TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD

Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD
Nephrology•Male•Age 47
Nephrology
Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Brownsville, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Valley Regional Medical Center and Doctors Hospital At Renaissance. His office accepts telehealth appointments.

Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD
Nephrology
Locations
Southern Texas Nephrology
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Baltodano is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Good Patient Care • Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Baltodano's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Baltodano treats Diabetes With Renal Manifestations more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Baltodano treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Baltodano treats Acidosis more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Baltodano treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Baltodano treats Hyperkalemia more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Baltodano treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Baltodano's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Alkalosis
- Amyloidosis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
- Goodpasture's Disease
- Gout
- Hemodialysis
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nephritis and Nephropathy
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Proteinuria
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Renal Scan
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Ultrasound, Renal
- Vasculitis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Dr. Baltodano accepts
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Dr. Baltodano accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Choice
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Nephrology
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD?
Call (956) 446-6579 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
Does Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Baltodano has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Does Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Baltodano frequently treats Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Acidosis, and Hyperkalemia. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Baltodano treats.
Where is Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD's office located?
Dr. Baltodano's office is located at 350 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78521. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Baltodano is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.65% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% lower than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
68% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% lower than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
61% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% lower than the national average
8 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
72% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% higher than the national average
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
70% Patients that would definitely recommend, Equal to the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
68% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% lower than the national average
10 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)