Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valenzuela Riveros, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Valenzuela Riveros is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valenzuela Riveros’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valenzuela Riveros’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Valenzuela Riveros speak?
Dr. Valenzuela Riveros and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Valenzuela Riveros typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Valenzuela Riveros 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. Valenzuela Riveros. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Valenzuela Riveros typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Valenzuela Riveros' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Valenzuela Riveros accept my insurance?
Dr. Valenzuela Riveros accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valenzuela Riveros accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Valenzuela Riveros in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Valenzuela Riveros' office located?
Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros' Primary Practice
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8000
What is Dr. Valenzuela Riveros's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valenzuela Riveros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467983791.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valenzuela Riveros?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valenzuela Riveros
What is Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros's specialty?
Dr. Valenzuela Riveros is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valenzuela Riveros is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Luisa Valenzuela Riveros accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luisa Valenzuela Riveros offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valenzuela Riveros's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luisa Valenzuela Riveros?
Please contact Dr. Valenzuela Riveros's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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