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Who is Dr. Rivara, Nephrologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Matthew Rivara, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rivara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivara’s office at (206) 543-2346.
Is Dr. Rivara board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Rivara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rivara speak?
Dr. Rivara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rivara treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Rivara 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. Rivara. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Glomerular Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
- Long-term Kidney Inflammation
- Chronic Nephritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N031: Chronic nephritic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Persistent Blood in Urine with Membranous Kidney Filter Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Chronic Hematuria and Glomerulonephritis
- Membranous Glomerulonephritis with Hematuria
- Kidney Bleeding and Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N022: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis
Which procedures does Dr. Rivara perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Matthew Rivara may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivara's office.
Does Dr. Rivara accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 543-2346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivara accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Rivara in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rivara's office located?
What is Dr. Rivara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740417211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivara
What is Dr. Matthew Rivara's specialty?
Dr. Rivara is a Nephrologist near Seattle, WA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Rivara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Rivara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rivara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harborview Medical Center. 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 Matthew Rivara accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Rivara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Rivara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivara's office at (206) 543-2346 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Rivara?
Please contact Dr. Rivara's office at (206) 543-2346 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Rivara have?
Dr. Matthew Rivara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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