Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. David R. Riker

Internal Medicine
Select Specialty Hospital-San Diego
555 Washington St, 
San Diego, CA 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Select Specialty Hospital-San Diego
555 Washington St, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

David Riker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Riker is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Grossmont Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
Palomar Health Downtown Campus

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Select Specialty Hospital-San Diego
555 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
Office
302 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Connective Tissue Disease-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Connective Tissue Disease-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

4 Total Publications

Use of endobronchial ultrasonography in the diagnosis of a pulmonary artery aneurysm.
Use of endobronchial ultrasonography in the diagnosis of a pulmonary artery aneurysm.
Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery
Published: September 21, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David R. Riker

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You can book an appointment with Dr. David R. Riker by calling their office at 619-260-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David R. Riker a top-rated expert for Malnutrition?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David R. Riker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Malnutrition, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. David R. Riker specialize in?

While Dr. David R. Riker is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. David R. Riker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David R. Riker has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malnutrition. You can view a list of Dr. David R. Riker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David R. Riker accept my insurance?

Dr. David R. Riker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-260-8300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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