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Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD

(64 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway Suite 1080
Milwaukee, WI 53215

(414) 908-6500

Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD is a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, Ascension, Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Franklin Campus and Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Office Locations

Advocate Health Care

2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway Suite 1080
Milwaukee, WI 53215

(414) 908-6554

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3201 S 16th Street Suite 2015
Milwaukee, WI 53215

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9969 S 27th Street Suite 3000
Franklin, WI 53132

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD performed more EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	464
doctor visit	588
esophageal dilation	50
gastrointestinal procedures	693
hospital care	850
inpatient care	850
minimally invasive procedures	693
preventive care	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	464

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	489
doctor visit	637
esophageal dilation	95
gastrointestinal procedures	739
hospital care	891
inpatient care	891
minimally invasive procedures	751
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	489
stent placement (stenting)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	36
Hispanic	263
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	143
Less than 65	211

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	415
doctor visit	583
esophageal dilation	74
gastrointestinal procedures	596
hospital care	718
inpatient care	718
minimally invasive procedures	612
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	415

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	39
Hispanic	237
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	127
Less than 65	221

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	408
doctor visit	553
esophageal dilation	76
gastrointestinal procedures	635
hospital care	652
inpatient care	652
minimally invasive procedures	635
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	408
stent placement (stenting)	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	664
Female	958

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	994
Black	96
Hispanic	480
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	210
Less than 65	422

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	394
doctor visit	551
esophageal dilation	66
gastrointestinal procedures	580
hospital care	518
inpatient care	518
minimally invasive procedures	580
preventive care	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	394

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	38
Hispanic	249
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	92
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	385
doctor visit	454
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	521
hospital care	446
inpatient care	446
minimally invasive procedures	521
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	385

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	43
Hispanic	219
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	88
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	352
doctor visit	437
esophageal dilation	54
gastrointestinal procedures	498
hospital care	474
inpatient care	474
minimally invasive procedures	513
preventive care	92
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	352

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	34
Hispanic	208
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	95
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	328
doctor visit	374
esophageal dilation	57
gastrointestinal procedures	492
hospital care	381
inpatient care	381
minimally invasive procedures	505
preventive care	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	328

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	33
Hispanic	159
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	72
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	288
doctor visit	276
esophageal dilation	56
gastrointestinal procedures	427
hospital care	427
inpatient care	427
minimally invasive procedures	427
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	288

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	30
Hispanic	124
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	71
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	296
doctor visit	237
esophageal dilation	53
gastrointestinal procedures	404
hospital care	349
inpatient care	349
minimally invasive procedures	418
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	296

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	24
Hispanic	116
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	59
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	258
doctor visit	230
esophageal dilation	46
gastrointestinal procedures	366
hospital care	322
inpatient care	322
minimally invasive procedures	366
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	258

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	19
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	64
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	370
doctor visit	447
esophageal dilation	60
gastrointestinal procedures	541
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
minimally invasive procedures	547
preventive care	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	370
stent placement (stenting)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Female	405
Male	291

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	441
Hispanic	195
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	92
75 to 84	181
Less than 65	158
65 to 74	263

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

Ascension

Ascension St. Francis Hospital

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Franklin Campus

Ascension All Saints Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 64 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ricardo A. Li, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$128 RESOLUTION CLIP $128
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.	$83 NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $83
AbbVie, Inc.	$74 Technivie $36	Humira $23	Creon $15
Cook Incorporated	$70 ESC - Biliary $70
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$16 STELARA $16
Other	$25 Skyrizi $15	LINZESS $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$361
Education	$36

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Li's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Li trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. In his practice, Dr. Li focuses on gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Patient ratings for Dr. Li average 5.0 stars (out of 5). In addition to English, Dr. Li speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Ascension, Aurora West Allis Medical Center, and Advocate Health Care.