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Dr. Nivea Ribas, MD

Miami Lakes, FL

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ribas, Neurologist in Miami Lakes, FL?

    Dr. Nivea Ribas, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Miami Lakes, FL. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Ribas graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed her residency at University of Maryland Program. Dr. Ribas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ribas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ribas’s office at (305) 826-3931.

    Where did Dr. Ribas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Maryland Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe

    What languages does Dr. Ribas speak?

    Dr. Ribas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ribas treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ribas 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. Ribas. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EEG
    • Irregular Electroencephalogram
    • Unusual Brain Wave Test
    • EEG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Does Dr. Ribas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ribas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 826-3931 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ribas accept in Miami Lakes, FL?

    Dr. Ribas in Miami Lakes, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medica HealthCare

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ribas' office located?

    Dr. Nivea Ribas' Primary Practice

    5801 NW 151st St Ste 206

    Miami Lakes, FL 33014

    (305) 826-3931

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

    Dr. Ribas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699773895.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ribas?

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

    What is Dr. Nivea Ribas's specialty?

    Dr. Ribas is a Neurologist near Miami Lakes, FL.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Contact Dr. Ribas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nivea Ribas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ribas is affiliated with Hialeah Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Nivea Ribas accepting new patients in Miami Lakes, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Nivea Ribas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nivea Ribas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ribas's office at (305) 826-3931 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nivea Ribas?

    Please contact Dr. Ribas's office at (305) 826-3931 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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