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Dr. Dency Rivas, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Tampa, FL

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rivas, Family Medicine Specialist in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Dency Rivas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. He has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Rivas graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at St Francis Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Rivas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivas’s office at (813) 628-4400.

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

    • Residency: St Francis Med Ctr, General Surgery | St Francis Hospital and Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University De Buenos Aires- Fac De Med- Buenos Aires- Argentina | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Rivas speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rivas typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rivas 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. Rivas. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rivas typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dency Rivas may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rivas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rivas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 628-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rivas accept in Tampa, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareCentrix

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Integrated Home Care Services

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rivas' office located?

    Dr. Dency Rivas' Primary Practice

    7108 Causeway Blvd

    Tampa, FL 33619

    (813) 628-4400

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    What hospitals are Dr. Rivas affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Rivas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus,Tampa, FL

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

    Dr. Rivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861493900.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivas?

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

    What is Dr. Dency Rivas's specialty?

    Dr. Rivas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Tampa, FL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Dency Rivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rivas is affiliated with Hca Florida Brandon Hospital, Tampa General 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Dency Rivas accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Dency Rivas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dency Rivas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rivas' office at (813) 628-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dency Rivas?

    Please contact Dr. Rivas' office at (813) 628-4400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rivas' office located?

    Dr. Rivas' office is located in Tampa, FL.