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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera Lara, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Lucia Rivera Lara, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Rivera Lara is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera Lara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera Lara’s office at (410) 955-7481.
What languages does Dr. Rivera Lara speak?
Dr. Rivera Lara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rivera Lara treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Rivera Lara 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. Rivera Lara. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rivera Lara perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lucia Rivera Lara may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivera Lara's office.
Does Dr. Rivera Lara accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera Lara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 955-7481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera Lara accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Rivera Lara in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Rivera Lara's office located?
Dr. Lucia Rivera Lara's Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
(410) 955-7481
What is Dr. Rivera Lara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivera Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356502744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera Lara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera Lara
What is Dr. Lucia Rivera Lara's specialty?
Dr. Rivera Lara is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Stanford, CA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Rivera Lara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lucia Rivera Lara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera Lara is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Lucia Rivera Lara accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lucia Rivera Lara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucia Rivera Lara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera Lara's office at (410) 955-7481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucia Rivera Lara?
Please contact Dr. Rivera Lara's office at (410) 955-7481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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