Dr. Wendy Rivers, MD
Westfield, NJ
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Rivers, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Westfield, NJ?
Dr. Wendy Rivers, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Westfield, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Rivers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivers’s office at (908) 232-3445.
What languages does Dr. Rivers speak?
Dr. Rivers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rivers treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Rivers 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. Rivers. 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
- H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
- H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Newborn Difficulty Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Baby trouble nursing
- Neonatal feeding issues at breast
- Infant breastfeeding problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- P925: Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Airway Spasm
- Bronchial Disorder
- Acute airway constriction
- Bronchial spasm
- Sudden narrowing of airways
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9801: Acute bronchospasm
Which procedures does Dr. Rivers perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Wendy Rivers may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivers' office.
Does Dr. Rivers accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 232-3445 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivers accept in Westfield, NJ?
Dr. Rivers in Westfield, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Independence Blue Cross
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Where is Dr. Rivers' office located?
What is Dr. Rivers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215973979.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivers
What is Dr. Wendy Rivers's specialty?
Dr. Rivers is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Westfield, NJ. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Rivers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wendy Rivers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rivers is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Wendy Rivers accepting new patients in Westfield, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Rivers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Rivers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivers's office at (908) 232-3445 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Rivers?
Please contact Dr. Rivers's office at (908) 232-3445 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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