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Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fernandez-Rivera, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Fernandez-Rivera graduated from Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at New York Methodist Hospital Program. Dr. Fernandez-Rivera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez-Rivera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez-Rivera’s office at (718) 780-3000.

    Where did Dr. Fernandez-Rivera go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York Methodist Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Fernandez-Rivera speak?

    Dr. Fernandez-Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez-Rivera typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fernandez-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. Fernandez-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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez-Rivera typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez-Rivera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fernandez-Rivera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fernandez-Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 780-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez-Rivera accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Fernandez-Rivera in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Federal government of the United States

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Fernandez-Rivera's office located?

    Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera's Primary Practice

    506 6th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11215

    (718) 780-3000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Fernandez-Rivera affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Fernandez-Rivera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Brookdale Hospital Medical Center,Brooklyn, NY
    Newyork-Presbyterian Queens,Flushing, NY

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

    Dr. Fernandez-Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811200751.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandez-Rivera?

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

    What is Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera's specialty?

    Dr. Fernandez-Rivera is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fernandez-Rivera is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of Brooklyn) 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

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    Is Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez-Rivera's office at (718) 780-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carola Fernandez-Rivera?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez-Rivera's office at (718) 780-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fernandez-Rivera's office located?

    Dr. Fernandez-Rivera's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.