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Who is Dr. Rivera, Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Carlos Rivera, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera’s office at (713) 873-2000.
What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?
Dr. Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rivera treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 1000-1249 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0714: Other low birth weight newborn, 1000-1249 grams
Also known as:
- Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Cognitive Impairment
- Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (General)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Chromosomal Abnormality
- Genetic Disorder
- Genetic Chromosome Disorder
- Chromosome Problem
- Aneuploidy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Which procedures does Dr. Rivera perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Rivera may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivera's office.
Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 873-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rivera in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?
What is Dr. Rivera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871534511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera
What is Dr. Carlos Rivera's specialty?
Dr. Rivera is a Pediatric Neurologist near Houston, TX. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Rivera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carlos Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rivera 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
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Is Carlos Rivera accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Rivera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (713) 873-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Rivera?
Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (713) 873-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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