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Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD

Nephrology •  Male • Age 45
  
Dr. Baltodano
Nephrological Conditions
Telehealth services available

Texas Tech Medical Center

4800 Alberta Ave El Paso, TX 79905

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Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in El Paso, TX. Dr. Baltodano has more experience with Nephrological Conditions than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital At Renaissance and Knapp Medical Center. He has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Baltodano to book an appointment.

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At a Glance

  • Hospital Satisfaction
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Baltodano accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
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
PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Texas
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Practice Areas

Nephrological Conditions

Nephrological conditions specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the kidneys, including chronic kidney disease, kidney injury, kidney stones, and lupus nephritis.Compare with other Nephrological Conditions specialists.

Typically treats 78% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 13 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Acute Kidney Failure
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Baltodano treats Acute Kidney Failure more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Baltodano treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Baltodano treats Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Baltodano treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Baltodano performs End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Baltodano performs this procedure more than 100% of their peers

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Dr. Baltodano's conditions and procedures:

  • Acidosis
  • Acute Glomerulonephritis
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Alkalosis
  • Amyloidosis
  • Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Kidney Diseases
  • Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
  • Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
  • Gout
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Infection
  • Kidney Infection, Acute
  • Kidney Stones
  • Limb Swelling
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Nephritis and Nephropathy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
  • Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
  • Renal Hyperparathyroidism
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Vascular Disease
  • Vasculitis
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis

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About Me

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Baltodano, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in El Paso, TX. Dr. Baltodano has more experience with Nephrological Conditions than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital At Renaissanc...Read more

Specialties

  • Nephrology

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
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Education

2013
Univ of Texas Medical Branch Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
2011
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Residency Hospital
2009
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Internship Hospital

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Locations

Texas Tech Medical Center

Paul L. Foster School of Medicine4800 Alberta Ave El Paso, TX 79905
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Doctors Hospital At Renaissance

Edinburg, TX

70% Patient experience rating, 1% higher than the national average

Knapp Medical Center

Weslaco, TX

60% Patient experience rating, 9% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)

Mission Regional Medical Center

Mission, TX

67% Patient experience rating, 2% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019)

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

McAllen, TX

73% Patient experience rating, 4% higher than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)

South Texas Health System Edinburg

Edinburg, TX

69% Patient experience rating, Equal to the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)