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Dr. Andres Rivero, MD

Dr. Andres Rivero, MD

Aventura, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rivero, Infectious Disease Specialist in Aventura, FL?

    Dr. Andres Rivero, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Aventura, FL. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rivero graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. Dr. Rivero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivero’s office at (305) 933-8433.

    Where did Dr. Rivero go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: The Mount Sinai Medical Center | Umdnj-University Hospital | Albert Einstein Medical Center

    • Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia

    • Medical School: Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti

    Is Dr. Rivero board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Andres Rivero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rivero speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rivero treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rivero 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. Rivero. 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Staph Blood Poisoning
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Staphylococcus Sepsis
    • Staph Infection Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
    • A412: Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcus

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Which procedures does Dr. Rivero perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Rivero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rivero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 933-8433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rivero accept in Aventura, FL?

    Dr. Rivero in Aventura, FL 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Florida Community Care

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rivero's office located?

    Dr. Andres Rivero's Primary Practice

    20814 W Dixie Hwy

    Aventura, FL 33180

    (305) 933-8433

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    What is Dr. Rivero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rivero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972686327.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivero?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivero

    What is Dr. Andres Rivero's specialty?

    Dr. Rivero is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Aventura, FL.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Rivero to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andres Rivero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rivero is affiliated with Hca Florida Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist 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 Andres Rivero accepting new patients in Aventura, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Andres Rivero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andres Rivero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rivero's office at (305) 933-8433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andres Rivero?

    Please contact Dr. Rivero's office at (305) 933-8433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andres Rivero have?

    Dr. Andres Rivero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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