20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera, Pediatrician in Pasadena, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rivera?
Dr. Francisco Rivera, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rivera empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pasadena, CA community, Dr. Rivera is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rivera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine | University of California
What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?
Dr. Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rivera typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Quitting tobacco support
- Nicotine addiction counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling
Also known as:
- Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Child Development Delay Check
- Early Intervention Screening
- Motor Skill Delay Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1349: Encounter for screening for other developmental delays
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rivera typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rivera performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 795-7051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Rivera in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?
Dr. Francisco Rivera's Primary Practice
800 Fairmount Ave Ste 110
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-7051
What hospitals are Dr. Rivera affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rivera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Rivera's NPI number?A 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 1437227808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera