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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera, Hospitalist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Alvin Rivera, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera’s office at (210) 204-4444.
What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?
Dr. Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Rivera typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Rivera typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvin Rivera may include:
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 204-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Rivera in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?
Dr. Alvin Rivera's Primary Practice
2450 Ashby Ave Rm 5505
Berkeley, CA 94705
(210) 204-4444
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:
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital,Tracy, CARanked Mastectomy
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital,Tracy, CA
Ranked Mastectomy
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus,Berkeley, CA
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus,Berkeley, CA
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 1417213422.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera
What is Dr. Alvin Rivera's specialty?
Dr. Rivera is a Hospitalist near Berkeley, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is Dr. Alvin Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Tracy Community 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
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Is Dr. Alvin Rivera accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alvin Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvin Rivera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (210) 204-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alvin Rivera?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (210) 204-4444 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?
Dr. Rivera's offices are located in Berkeley, CA, Lafayette, CA, and Oakland, CA.
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