20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera, Family Medicine Specialist in Plainsboro, NJ?
Dr. Tara Rivera, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Plainsboro, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Rivera completed her residency at Jfk Med Ctr, Family Medicine. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, DO. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera’s office.
Where did Dr. Rivera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jfk Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Union Hospital, New Jersey | JFK Medical Center
Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny
Is Dr. Rivera board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tara Rivera, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?
Dr. Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rivera typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rivera 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. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rivera typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tara Rivera may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera 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. Rivera accept in Plainsboro, NJ?
Dr. Rivera in Plainsboro, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tara Rivera?
Dr. Rivera has appointments available at her Plainsboro, NJ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Association, DO
Member
What is Dr. Rivera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083669618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera
What is Dr. Tara Rivera's specialty?
Dr. Rivera is a Family Medicine Specialist near Plainsboro, NJ.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Tara Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera is affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Tara Rivera accepting new patients in Plainsboro, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Tara Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Rivera offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rivera, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Rivera?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tara Rivera have?
Dr. Tara Rivera is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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