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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivas, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Antonio Rivas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Rivas graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Rivas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivas’s office at (210) 616-8383.
Where did Dr. Rivas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rivas speak?
Dr. Rivas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rivas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rivas 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. Rivas. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- 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
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve or Muscle Dysfunction
- Bladder Disease
- Neuromuscular Bladder Disorder
- Bladder Control Problems
- Bladder Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N318: Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rivas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Antonio Rivas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Rivas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 616-8383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivas accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Rivas in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rivas' office located?
Dr. Antonio Rivas' Primary Practice
7400 Merton Minter St
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 616-8383
What is Dr. Rivas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740572551.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivas
What is Dr. Antonio Rivas's specialty?
Dr. Rivas is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Antonio Rivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivas is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Antonio Rivas accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Antonio Rivas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Antonio Rivas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office at (210) 616-8383 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Antonio Rivas?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office at (210) 616-8383 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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