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Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Ciales, PR

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Rivera Hernandez, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Ciales, PR?

    Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Ciales, PR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivera Hernandez 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 Hernandez’s office at (787) 231-9025.

    What languages does Dr. Rivera Hernandez speak?

    Dr. Rivera Hernandez 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 Hernandez typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Rivera Hernandez 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 Hernandez. 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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Other Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus
    • Uncommon Viral Diseases
    • Rare Viral Infections
    • Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified
    • B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J399: Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified
    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Rivera Hernandez typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rivera Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera Hernandez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Rivera Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez's Primary Practice

    Carr 149 # 18

    Ciales, PR 00638

    (787) 231-9025

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    Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez

    Road 2 Km 39

    Vega Baja, PR 00693

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    Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez's Practice 3

    Bo Jaguas

    Ciales, PR 00638

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

    Dr. Rivera Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447925649.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera Hernandez?

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

    What is Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Rivera Hernandez is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Ciales, PR.

    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 Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Rivera Hernandez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    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 Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez accepting new patients in Ciales, PR?

    Yes, Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera Hernandez's office at (787) 231-9025 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shirley Rivera Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera Hernandez's office at (787) 231-9025 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rivera Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Rivera Hernandez's offices are located in Ciales, PR and Vega Baja, PR.