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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olivera, Neurologist in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Charles Olivera, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Yuma, AZ. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Olivera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olivera’s office at (787) 653-3434.
Where did Dr. Olivera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ponce Med School
Is Dr. Olivera board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Olivera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Olivera speak?
Dr. Olivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Olivera typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Olivera 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. Olivera. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Olivera typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Olivera 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
Please contact Dr. Olivera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Olivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Olivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (787) 653-3434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olivera accept in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Olivera in Yuma, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Cigna Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Olivera's office located?
What is Dr. Olivera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457465528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olivera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olivera
What is Dr. Charles Olivera's specialty?
Dr. Olivera is a Neurologist near Yuma, AZ.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Charles Olivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olivera is affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Charles Olivera accepting new patients in Yuma, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Charles Olivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Olivera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olivera's office at (787) 653-3434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Olivera?
Please contact Dr. Olivera's office at (787) 653-3434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Olivera have?
Dr. Charles Olivera is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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