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Who is Dr. Rives Perez, Internist in Hazleton, PA?
Dr. Nestor Rives Perez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hazleton, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rives Perez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rives Perez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rives Perez’s office at (570) 270-4455.
What languages does Dr. Rives Perez speak?
Dr. Rives Perez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rives Perez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rives Perez 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. Rives Perez. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rives Perez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nestor Rives Perez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Rives Perez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rives Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Rives Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 270-4455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rives Perez accept in Hazleton, PA?
Dr. Rives Perez in Hazleton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Rives Perez's office located?
Dr. Nestor Rives Perez's Primary Practice
700 E Broad St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 270-4455
What is Dr. Rives Perez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rives Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659871150.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rives Perez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rives Perez
What is Dr. Nestor Rives Perez's specialty?
Dr. Rives Perez is a Internist near Hazleton, PA.
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 this Dr. Nestor Rives Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rives Perez is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nestor Rives Perez accepting new patients in Hazleton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Nestor Rives Perez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nestor Rives Perez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rives Perez's office at (570) 270-4455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nestor Rives Perez?
Please contact Dr. Rives Perez's office at (570) 270-4455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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