Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Brian S. Rizzo

MD · Otolaryngology · Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
755 E MCDOWELL RD
Phoenix, AZ 85006
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 32+ Years Practicing
2.8K
Medicare Patients / yr
25
Procedures Billed
32
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Rizzo

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Arizona, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Rizzo is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 85006, AZ — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Rizzo Does

Dr. Rizzo served 2,818 Medicare patients across 10,886 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 199% above the average Otolaryngology in Arizona (942 patients across 151 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)2,57978
Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)1,28532
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)1,20556
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)916475
Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)73533

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Rizzo billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Rizzo is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

Sun City West, AZ
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Rizzo practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Rizzo offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 755 E MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: (844) 242-4664

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

27 min

Average commute time in this zip · 77% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

41.8786

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 85006, AZ

If Dr. Rizzo isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 85006, AZ:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Halla F. Shami SherOtolaryngology<1 mi
Gordon C. ShippOtolaryngology11<1 mi
Maria N. ByrneOtolaryngology82<1 mi
Karen T. PitmanOtolaryngology14<1 mi
Joseph L. CampanelliOtolaryngology284<1 mi
David WilkeyOtolaryngology38<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Rizzo takes three steps:

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Brian S. Rizzo: Common Questions

Does Dr. Rizzo accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Rizzo is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Rizzo depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 85006, AZ →
Where is Dr. Rizzo's office?
Dr. Rizzo practices at 755 E MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Phone: (844) 242-4664.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Rizzo accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (844) 242-4664 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 85006, AZ to see available options.
Does Dr. Rizzo offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Rizzo as offering telehealth. Call the office at (844) 242-4664 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Rizzo?
Dr. Rizzo graduated in 1994 and has been practicing for approximately 32 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Rizzo treated 2,818 Medicare patients across 25 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Rizzo is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (844) 242-4664 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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