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Dr. Raquel Nieves, MD

Pediatrician

Livermore, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nieves, Pediatrician in Livermore, CA?

    Dr. Raquel Nieves, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Livermore, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Nieves graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at David Grant Medical Center Program. Dr. Nieves is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nieves’s office at (925) 455-5050.

    Where did Dr. Nieves go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: David Grant Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nieves board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Raquel Nieves, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Nieves speak?

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

    • English
    • Japanese

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nieves typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nieves 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. Nieves. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nieves typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Raquel Nieves may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nieves accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nieves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 455-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nieves accept in Livermore, CA?

    Dr. Nieves in Livermore, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nieves' office located?

    Dr. Raquel Nieves' Primary Practice

    1133 E Stanley Blvd Ste 103

    Livermore, CA 94550

    (925) 455-5050

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nieves affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Nieves has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA

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

    Dr. Nieves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386781466.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nieves?

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

    What is Dr. Raquel Nieves's specialty?

    Dr. Nieves is a Pediatrician near Livermore, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Raquel Nieves affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nieves is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Raquel Nieves accepting new patients in Livermore, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Raquel Nieves is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raquel Nieves offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nieves' office at (925) 455-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raquel Nieves?

    Please contact Dr. Nieves' office at (925) 455-5050 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nieves' office located?

    Dr. Nieves' office is located in Livermore, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Raquel Nieves have?

    Dr. Raquel Nieves is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.