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Dr. Luis Rivera, MD
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Adult Medicine Specialist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Santa Ana, CA
42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Luis Rivera, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Rivera graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases St Joseph Mercy Hosp, General Surgery Detroit-MacOmb Hosps Corp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera’s office at (714) 245-0800.
Where did Dr. Rivera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases St Joseph Mercy Hosp, General Surgery Detroit-MacOmb Hosps Corp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | St Joseph Mercy-Oakland Program
Medical School: University De Chile, Esc De Pregrado, Fac De Med, Santiago, Chile | University of Michigan Medical School | Universidad de Chile Facultad de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?
Dr. Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Rivera typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Rivera typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Luis Rivera may include:
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 245-0800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera accept in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Rivera in Santa Ana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?
Dr. Luis Rivera's Primary Practice
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 245-0800
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 1922133388.
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. Luis Rivera's specialty?
Dr. Rivera is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Santa Ana, CA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Luis Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). 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 Luis Rivera accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Luis Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Rivera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (714) 245-0800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Rivera?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (714) 245-0800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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