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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivere, Infectious Disease Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Evan Rivere, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivere is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivere’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivere’s office at (225) 757-4080.
What languages does Dr. Rivere speak?
Dr. Rivere and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rivere typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rivere 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. Rivere. 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:
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rivere typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Evan Rivere may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Rivere's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rivere accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 757-4080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivere accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Rivere in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rivere's office located?
Dr. Evan Rivere's Primary Practice
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 757-4080
What is Dr. Rivere's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235766502.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivere?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivere
What is Dr. Evan Rivere's specialty?
Dr. Rivere is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Evan Rivere affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivere is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, Abbeville General Hospital 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
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Is Evan Rivere accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Evan Rivere is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Evan Rivere offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivere's office at (225) 757-4080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Evan Rivere?
Please contact Dr. Rivere's office at (225) 757-4080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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