Dr. Rick Nishimura, MD
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases • Male • Age 67
Dr. Rick Nishimura, MD is a Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease Specialist in Rochester, MN and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University medical school in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Franciscan Health Lafayette East and Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Nishimura to book an appointment.
Dr. Rick Nishimura, MD
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
Locations
Mayo Clinic - Minnesota
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- Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Nishimura's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nishimura performs Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG) more than 96% of his peers
Dr. Nishimura performs this procedure more than 96% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nishimura treats Heart Disease more than 55% of his peers
Dr. Nishimura treats this condition more than 55% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nishimura treats Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) more than 47% of his peers
Dr. Nishimura treats this condition more than 47% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Coronary Artery Calcification
- Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 1
- Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 2
Dr. Nishimura's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Disorders
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Acute Postoperative Pain
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Back Pain
- Bacteriuria Screening
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Disorders
- Elbow Injuries
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- HIV Screening
- Hives
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Larynx Conditions
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Liver Function Test
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteoporosis
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Pulmonary Disease
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Sarcoidosis
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Stomach Diseases
- Swine Flu
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Screening
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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Dr. Nishimura accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Outstanding Cardiovascular Diseases Teacher-Cardiovascular Diseases Training Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, 2014
- Teacher of the Year, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, 2016
- Presidential Citation-American College of Cardiology (ACC), 2015
- Teacher of the Year-Fellows' Association, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, 2015
- Outstanding Cardiovascular Diseases Teacher- Cardiovascular Diseases Training Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, 2015
- Teacher of the Year-Fellows' Association, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, 2014
Memberships & Affiliations
- American College of Cardiology, Chair
- American College of Cardiology, Master
- American College of Cardiology Digital Steering Committee, Co-Chairman
- American College of Physicians, Master
- Board of Trustees American College of Cardiology, Member
- British Cardiovascular Society, Member
- Information Management Program, Chair
- Lifelong Learning Oversight Committee, Member
- Lifelong Learning Oversight Committee, Chair
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Learn more78% Patient experience rating, 9% higher than the national average
- Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
- America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018)
- Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ (2019)
86% Patient experience rating, 17% higher than the national average
- America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2021, 2020)
- America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
- America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
- Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)