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Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero, MD

Sanford, FL

Accepting patients

    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 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 an Internist like Dr. Rivera Carrero typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • 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

    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

    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

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rivera Carrero typically perform?

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

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

    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

    • CareCentrix

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero's Practice 3

    21 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd

    Debary, FL 32713

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    What hospitals are Dr. Rivera Carrero affiliated with?

    Dr. Rivera Carrero has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Adventhealth Fish Memorial,Orange City, FL
    Adventhealth Deland,Deland, FL

    What is Dr. Rivera Carrero's NPI number?A 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 an Internist near Sanford, FL.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

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

    No, Dr. Rivera Carrero is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Fish Memorial, Adventhealth Deland. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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. 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 Dr. Melvin Rivera Carrero?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera Carrero's office at (213) 623-2225 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rivera Carrero's office located?

    Dr. Rivera Carrero's offices are located in Sanford, FL, Orlando, FL, and Debary, FL.