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Who is Dr. Rivera Melara, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Luis Rivera Melara, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Loma Linda, CA. Dr. Rivera Melara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera Melara’s office at (909) 558-8000.
What languages does Dr. Rivera Melara speak?
Dr. Rivera Melara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rivera Melara treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rivera Melara 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 Melara. 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.
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Extremely Premature Baby
- Extremely Premature Baby (23 Weeks)
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
- Very preterm infant
- Extremely preterm newborn
- Micro-preemie
- Micropremie
- Baby born at 23 weeks
- Extreme immaturity at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P0733: Preterm newborn, gestational age 30 completed weeks
- P0725: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 26 completed weeks
- P0736: Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P0734: Preterm newborn, gestational age 31 completed weeks
- P0723: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 24 completed weeks
- P0722: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 23 completed weeks
- P0732: Preterm newborn, gestational age 29 completed weeks
- P0738: Preterm newborn, gestational age 35 completed weeks
- P0735: Preterm newborn, gestational age 32 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 1250-1499 grams
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- ELBW newborn
- Micropremie
- Baby born 500-749 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0715: Other low birth weight newborn, 1250-1499 grams
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0702: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 500-749 grams
Also known as:
- Slow Feeding in Newborns
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant slow eating
- Baby taking long to feed
- Newborn feeding difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- P922: Slow feeding of newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- Post-Term Baby
- Childbirth Problems
- Overdue baby
- Late baby
- Prolonged pregnancy newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0821: Post-term newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Drug Withdrawal (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
- Pregnancy and Substance Use
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- NAS in newborns
- Infant opioid withdrawal
- Baby drug dependency symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- P961: Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rivera Melara perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Rivera Melara may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivera Melara's office.
Does Dr. Rivera Melara accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera Melara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera Melara accept in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Rivera Melara in Loma Linda, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
First Medical Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Rivera Melara's office located?
Dr. Luis Rivera Melara's Primary Practice
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-8000
What is Dr. Rivera Melara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivera Melara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275915985.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera Melara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera Melara
What is Dr. Luis Rivera Melara's specialty?
Dr. Rivera Melara is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Loma Linda, CA. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Rivera Melara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Rivera Melara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera Melara is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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
Where can I learn more about Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Luis Rivera Melara accepting new patients in Loma Linda, CA?
Yes, Dr. Luis Rivera Melara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Rivera Melara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera Melara's office at (909) 558-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Rivera Melara?
Please contact Dr. Rivera Melara's office at (909) 558-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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