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Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS

(72 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Lady Hardinge Medical College (2012)

Professional interests include: endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), diabetes, parathyroid disease, and more.

2510 Bellevue Medical Center Drive Suite 150
Bellevue, NE 68123

(402) 559-8700

Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS is an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Lady Hardinge Medical College in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS is affiliated with Nebraska Medicine and UNMC PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

Nebraska Medicine

2510 Bellevue Medical Center Drive Suite 150
Bellevue, NE 68123

(402) 559-8700

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4350 Emile Street
Omaha, NE 68105

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Emile @ 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68198

(402) 559-8700

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Some issues Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Nebraska.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated during 2016 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	56
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	47
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	12
doctor visit	13
lab tests	12
preventive care	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated during 2019 were diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	22
doctor visit	78
hospital care	328
inpatient care	328
lab tests	22
preventive care	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	75
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
hospital care	666
inpatient care	666

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	19
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
hospital care	499
inpatient care	499

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated during 2022 were diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	75
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152
hospital care	538
inpatient care	538

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	13
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated during 2023 were diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	75
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated as an endocrinologist in Bellevue, NE were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

diabetes management	17
doctor visit	91
hospital care	353
inpatient care	353
lab tests	17
preventive care	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	90
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	9
85 and over	3
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	8
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS graduated from Lady Hardinge Medical College in 2012. She completed residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. She is certified by the Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College (2012)

Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia (2016)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Nebraska Medicine

UNMC PHYSICIANS

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

UnitedHealthcare: Optum VA Community Care Network (CCN)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BCBSNE Network Blue

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE Student Blue

Medicare Advantage: Molina Iowa Medicare Advantage (Beginning Jan. 1, 2026)

Medicaid Iowa: Wellpoint Iowa

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE BlueCard PPO

Midlands Choice: Commercial plans

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna High Performance Network (Nebraska Health Network)

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna (Broad Network)

UnitedHealthcare: Medica

Medicaid Nebraska: Nebraska Medicaid

Medicare Advantage: Medica Advantage Solution

Medicare Advantage: HumanaChoice (PPO) Medicare Advantage

Medicaid Nebraska: Molina Nebraska DSNP

Medicare Advantage: BCBSNE Medicare Advantage Choice (HMO-POS)

Nebraska Furniture Mart Employee Plan Tier 1

Medicaid Iowa: Molina Iowa Medicaid

Aetna Healthcare: First Health (except "First Health Professionals Only")

Medicaid Nebraska: Every Woman Matters

Medicaid Nebraska: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Nebraska

Humana: Humana One PPO

Medicare Advantage: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Medica: Medica Commercial

Tricare West: Tricare West for Life

UnitedHealthcare: United Medical Resources

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Premium Advantra (PPO)

Medicare Advantage: Medica Prime Solution Total Cost Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage: WellCare by Nebraska Total Care Medicare Advantage

Ambetter: Ambetter

Medicaid Kansas: Sunflower Health

UnitedHealthcare: UnitedHealthcare

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Medicaid

MultiPlan: MultiPlan (Does not include PHCS)

Century Health Solutions: Century Health Solutions

UnitedHealthcare: NexusACO

UnitedHealthcare: Golden Rule

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE BlueCard HMO (only with suitcase logo)

Medicare: Medicare Part A & B

Medica: Medica Insure

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BCBSNE Federal Plan

Tricare West: Tricare West Prime

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Premier Advantra (PPO)

Medicare Advantage: BCBSNE Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna Signature Administrators

Wellmark of Iowa: Wellmark Blue HMO

Medicaid Kansas: AmeriGroup Kansas

UnitedHealthcare: Oxford Health

Medicaid Kansas: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Kansas

Tricare West: Tricare West Active Duty

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Total Care

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE Select Blue

Medicare Advantage: WellCare Iowa Medicare Advantage

Midwest Network Alliance

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Care for Yourself

Medica: Medica Elevate

Medicare Advantage: Humana Gold (HMO) Medicare Advantage

Medicaid Nebraska: Molina Nebraska Medicaid

University of Nebraska Employee Plan Enhanced Tier

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Elite Advantra (PPO)

Humana: Humana Choice Care

Medicaid Nebraska: Nebraska Total Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 72 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS from all over the web to help you find the right in Bellevue, NE.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ritika Puri, MBBS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$20 Repatha $20
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.	$15 t:slim X2 insulin pump $15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$15 CoreValve Evolut $15
Lilly USA, LLC	$12 JARDIANCE $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$61

Biography

Dr. Ritika Puri is a specialist in general practice and adult endocrinology. Dr. Puri studied medicine at Lady Hardinge Medical College. Her residency was performed at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. Her areas of expertise include the following: diabetes, thyroid problems, and pituitary disorders. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Puri is affiliated with Nebraska Medicine.