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Dr. Sonya Rivera, MD

McAllen, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rivera, Internist in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Sonya Rivera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera’s office at (956) 362-3505.

    What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?

    Dr. Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Rivera treat?

    As an Internist, 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.

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    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:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Blood Disorder
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Which procedures does Dr. Rivera perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sonya Rivera may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivera's office.

    Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-3505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera accept in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Rivera in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Chevron

    • Community Health Improvement Solutions

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?

    Dr. Sonya Rivera's Primary Practice

    1000 E Dove Ave Ste 201

    McAllen, TX 78504

    (956) 362-3505

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    Dr. Sonya Rivera's Practice 2

    5423 S McColl Rd

    Edinburg, TX 78539

    (956) 362-7535

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    Dr. Sonya Rivera's Practice 3

    1201 W University Dr

    Edinburg, TX 78539

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    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 1689083362.

    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. Sonya Rivera's specialty?

    Dr. Rivera is a Internist near McAllen, TX.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Rivera to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sonya Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rivera is affiliated with DHR Health 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Sonya Rivera accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Sonya Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sonya Rivera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (956) 362-3505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sonya Rivera?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (956) 362-3505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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