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Dr. David Riccio, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1978)

Professional interests include: angina, bronchitis, acid reflux (GERD), and more.

26 East Phone Street
East Haven, CT 06512

(203) 467-1800

Dr. David Riccio, MD is an internist in East Haven, CT specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1978 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. David Riccio, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health, Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) and NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

26 East Phone Street
East Haven, CT 06512

Address:

310 Main Street
East Haven, CT 06512

Some issues Dr. David Riccio, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

blood draw	634
doctor visit	1358
lab tests	166
preventive care	101
vaccines	103

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	133

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	58
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

blood draw	465
doctor visit	1400
lab tests	185
preventive care	117
vaccines	119

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	54
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

blood draw	115
doctor visit	1062
lab tests	148
preventive care	99
vaccines	101

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	90
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

blood draw	21
doctor visit	952
lab tests	164
preventive care	176
vaccines	167

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	48
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	998
lab tests	207
preventive care	168
vaccines	170

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	53
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

blood draw	26
doctor visit	838
lab tests	120
preventive care	111
vaccines	96

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	56
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

blood draw	132
doctor visit	796
lab tests	139
preventive care	80
vaccines	82

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	58
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

blood draw	50
doctor visit	475
lab tests	30
preventive care	67
vaccines	69

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	56
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	11
doctor visit	1234
lab tests	228
preventive care	121
vaccines	87

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Riccio, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Riccio, MD treated as an internist in East Haven, CT were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	206
cardiac procedures	11
doctor visit	1013
lab tests	154
preventive care	121
vaccines	114

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Riccio, MD.

**Gender**
Female	114
Male	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	199
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	47
75 to 84	73
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Riccio, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Riccio, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. David Riccio, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Hospital of Saint Raphael. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Hospital of Saint Raphael

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Riccio, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

Northeast Medical Group (NEMG)

NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC

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.

Dr. David Riccio, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Neighborhood Health Plan, MagnaCare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Magellan Health Services, BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL), EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY), OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY) and VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Riccio, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Neighborhood Health Plan

MagnaCare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Magellan Health Services

BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL)

EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)

OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)

VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Riccio, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Riccio, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in East Haven, CT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$107 ELIQUIS $44	VIAGRA $14	CHANTIX $13	LYRICA $12	PREVNAR - 13 $12	Other $11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$104 SYMBICORT $36	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $33	CRESTOR $16	$19
Allergan Inc.	$99 VRAYLAR $64	VIIBRYD $20	BYSTOLIC $16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$98 TOUJEO $98
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$67 JANUMET XR $38	DULERA $29
Other	$334 ANORO $49	Trintellix $40	Relistor $39	VIBERZI $38	NIOX VERO DEVICE $32	Other $137

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$809

Biography

Before performing his residency at Hospital of Saint Raphael, Dr. David Riccio attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. These areas are among Dr. Riccio's clinical interests: dermatitis (skin inflammation), angina, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). He accepts Magellan Health Services, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He is professionally affiliated with Northeast Medical Group (NEMG).