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Dr. Javier Monagas Rivas, MD
San Antonio, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Monagas Rivas, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Javier Monagas Rivas, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Monagas Rivas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Monagas Rivas’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Monagas Rivas’s office.
What languages does Dr. Monagas Rivas speak?
Dr. Monagas Rivas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Monagas Rivas treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Monagas Rivas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Monagas Rivas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Belly Button Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Hereditary pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
- Long-Term Pancreas Inflammation
- Ongoing Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
- K861: Other chronic pancreatitis
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
- Pancreatic Disease
- EPI
- Pancreas Enzyme Deficiency
- Malabsorption from Pancreas
- Pancreatic Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8681: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Which procedures does Dr. Monagas Rivas perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Javier Monagas Rivas may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Monagas Rivas' office.
Does Dr. Monagas Rivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Monagas Rivas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Monagas Rivas accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Monagas Rivas in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Monagas Rivas' office located?
What is Dr. Monagas Rivas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Monagas Rivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326214586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Monagas Rivas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Monagas Rivas
What is Dr. Javier Monagas Rivas's specialty?
Dr. Monagas Rivas is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near San Antonio, TX. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Monagas Rivas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Javier Monagas Rivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Monagas Rivas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Javier Monagas Rivas accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Javier Monagas Rivas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javier Monagas Rivas offer online booking?
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How can I make an appointment with Javier Monagas Rivas?
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333 N Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207