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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera, Surgical Oncologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Louis Rivera, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rivera graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera’s office at (858) 554-8984.
Where did Dr. Rivera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Rivera board certified in Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Louis Rivera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?
Dr. Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rivera treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Lymph Node Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous lymph node growth
- Benign lymph node neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D360: Benign neoplasm of lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous right breast changes
- Right breast benign dysplasia
- Right breast fibrocystic changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast conditions
- Fibrocystic changes left breast
- Left mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Rivera perform as a Surgical Oncologist?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Louis Rivera may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivera's office.
Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Rivera in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthComp
Medicare
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?
Dr. Louis Rivera's Primary Practice
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8984
What is Dr. Rivera's NPI number?An 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 1407904592.
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. Louis Rivera's specialty?
Dr. Rivera is a Surgical Oncologist near La Jolla, CA. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Rivera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Louis Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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
Where can I learn more about Surgical Oncologist?
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Is Louis Rivera accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Louis Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Rivera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (858) 554-8984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Rivera?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (858) 554-8984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Rivera have?
Dr. Louis Rivera is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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