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Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero, MD

Sanford, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rivera Carrero, Internist in Sanford, FL?

    Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sanford, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivera Carrero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera Carrero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera Carrero’s office at (213) 623-2225.

    What languages does Dr. Rivera Carrero speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rivera Carrero treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Rivera Carrero 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 Carrero. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Which procedures does Dr. Rivera Carrero perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivera Carrero's office.

    Does Dr. Rivera Carrero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rivera Carrero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 623-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera Carrero accept in Sanford, FL?

    Dr. Rivera Carrero in Sanford, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Freedom Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Steward Health Choice

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rivera Carrero's office located?

    Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero's Primary Practice

    1200 Lexington Green Ln

    Sanford, FL 32771

    (213) 623-2225

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    Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero's Practice 2

    1130 S Semoran Blvd

    Orlando, FL 32807

    (407) 382-1376

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    Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero's Practice 3

    21 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd

    Debary, FL 32713

    (386) 516-0930

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

    Dr. Rivera Carrero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093237786.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera Carrero?

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

    What is Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero's specialty?

    Dr. Rivera Carrero is a Internist near Sanford, FL.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Rivera Carrero to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rivera Carrero is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center-Daytona Beach which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Melvin Rivera Carrero accepting new patients in Sanford, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera Carrero's office at (213) 623-2225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melvin Rivera Carrero?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera Carrero's office at (213) 623-2225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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