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Who is Dr. Riveron, Trauma Surgeon in Chico, CA?
Dr. Alexander Riveron, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chico, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Riveron is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riveron’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riveron’s office at (530) 332-4470.
What languages does Dr. Riveron speak?
Dr. Riveron and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Riveron treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Riveron 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. Riveron. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Riveron perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Riveron may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Riveron's office.
Does Dr. Riveron accept my insurance?
Dr. Riveron accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 332-4470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riveron accept in Chico, CA?
Dr. Riveron in Chico, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Riveron's office located?
Dr. Alexander Riveron's Primary Practice
2 Governors Ln Ste A
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 332-4470
What is Dr. Riveron's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riveron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740609775.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riveron?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riveron
What is Dr. Alexander Riveron's specialty?
Dr. Riveron is a Trauma Surgeon near Chico, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Riveron to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Riveron affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Riveron is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Enloe Community Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alexander Riveron accepting new patients in Chico, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Riveron is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Riveron offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riveron's office at (530) 332-4470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Riveron?
Please contact Dr. Riveron's office at (530) 332-4470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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