Otis B. Rickman
Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Otis B. Rickman

Pulmonary Medicine
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Midtown Chest And Lung Center
301 21st Ave N, Ste 101, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
18
conditions
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Midtown Chest And Lung Center
301 21st Ave N, Ste 101, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Otis B. Rickman, DO, FCCP, DAABIP, is a board-certified interventional pulmonologist at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rickman has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive care to adult patients facing a range of pulmonary challenges. He listens to understand you and your health needs and then works together with you to create a personalized care plan.

Dr. Rickman is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Rickman is board certified in AABIP-American Association For Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology - Interventional Pulmonology, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - Critical Care Medicine, and The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Rickman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Board Certifications

AABIP-American Association For Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology - Interventional Pulmonology
The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - Critical Care Medicine
The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Mayo Graduate School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Midtown Chest and Lung Center
301 21st Ave N, Ste 101, Nashville, TN 37203
Other Locations
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners West Chest and Lung Center
4230 Harding Pike, Ste 601, Nashville, TN 37205

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration® Valve System for the Single Lobe Treatment of Severe Emphysema
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration® Valve System for the Single Lobe Treatment of Severe Emphysema
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) in Air Leaks
Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) in Air Leaks
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 04, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Treatment Alternatives in Adult Rare Disease; Assessment of Options in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis North American Airway Collaborative PR-02 Study (NoAAC PR-02 Study)
Treatment Alternatives in Adult Rare Disease; Assessment of Options in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis North American Airway Collaborative PR-02 Study (NoAAC PR-02 Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 28, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure
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64 Total Publications

Toward Safer Tissue Acquisition in Peripheral Lung Nodule Evaluation.
Toward Safer Tissue Acquisition in Peripheral Lung Nodule Evaluation.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
Published: December 04, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Otis B. Rickman is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Nodules, 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. Otis B. Rickman specialize in?

While Dr. Otis B. Rickman is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Otis B. Rickman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Otis B. Rickman has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Otis B. Rickman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Otis B. Rickman accept my insurance?

Dr. Otis B. Rickman accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-222-1270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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