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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera-Nieves, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Rivera-Nieves 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-Nieves’s office at (727) 822-4300.
What languages does Dr. Rivera-Nieves speak?
Dr. Rivera-Nieves and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Rivera-Nieves typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Rivera-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. Rivera-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:
- Constipation
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain in upper belly
- Epigastric discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1010: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Rivera-Nieves typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Rivera-Nieves performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rivera-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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Rivera-Nieves accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera-Nieves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 822-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera-Nieves accept in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Rivera-Nieves in Sarasota, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Rivera-Nieves' office located?
Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves' Primary Practice
4040 Sawyer Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(727) 822-4300
What is Dr. Rivera-Nieves's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivera-Nieves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487940573.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera-Nieves?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera-Nieves
What is Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves's specialty?
Dr. Rivera-Nieves is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Sarasota, FL.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera-Nieves is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Desiree Rivera-Nieves accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?
Yes, Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera-Nieves's office at (727) 822-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Desiree Rivera-Nieves?
Please contact Dr. Rivera-Nieves's office at (727) 822-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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