Physician Profile
Albert Nicholas Rizzo, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rizzo
Albert Nicholas Rizzo, MD practices general surgery in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Albert is a 1998 graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Albert is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Albert provided 1,657 services to 1,541 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (928) 854-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1972 MESQUITE AVE
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,657 services · 1,541 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
132 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
110 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
59 |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
47 |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
25 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
25 |
| Partial removal of breast | Procedure | 19301 |
21 |
| Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | Procedure | 38900 |
18 |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
18 |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Lake Havasu City 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Rizzo's specialty?
Dr. Rizzo is a general surgeon in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Rizzo?
Dr. Rizzo is listed at 1972 MESQUITE AVE, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Rizzo?
The number on file is (928) 854-6500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rizzo?
Dr. Rizzo's National Provider Identifier is 1174521819. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rizzo's medical education?
Dr. Rizzo attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rizzo have?
Dr. Rizzo has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Rizzo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rizzo performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rizzo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rizzo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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