Dr. Carmen Soto-Rivera, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Endocrinologist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Boston, MA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Soto-Rivera, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Carmen Soto-Rivera, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Soto-Rivera graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and is currently affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital. Dr. Soto-Rivera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soto-Rivera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soto-Rivera’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Where did Dr. Soto-Rivera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Soto-Rivera speak?
Dr. Soto-Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Soto-Rivera typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Soto-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. Soto-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 here.
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Soto-Rivera typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Carmen Soto-Rivera may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Soto-Rivera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Soto-Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Soto-Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Soto-Rivera accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Soto-Rivera in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Soto-Rivera's office located?
What is Dr. Soto-Rivera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Soto-Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851572333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soto-Rivera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soto-Rivera
What is Dr. Carmen Soto-Rivera's specialty?
Dr. Soto-Rivera is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Carmen Soto-Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Soto-Rivera is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, The Miriam Hospital, Elliot Hospital 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Carmen Soto-Rivera accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Carmen Soto-Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carmen Soto-Rivera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Soto-Rivera's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carmen Soto-Rivera?
Please contact Dr. Soto-Rivera's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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