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Who is Dr. Rivas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Garland, TX?
Dr. Jose Rivas, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Garland, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivas completed his residency at Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, General Surgery. Dr. Rivas is fluent in English, 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.
Where did Dr. Rivas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, General Surgery
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Rivas speak?
Dr. Rivas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rivas typically treat?
As an Emergency 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 here.
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure 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
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Lower Leg Cut
- Deep Cut on Right Lower Leg
- Tear on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81811D: Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Arthritis in Multiple Joints
- Arthritis
- Widespread Arthritis
- Multiple Joint Inflammation
- Generalized Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rivas typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Rivas may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivas accept in Garland, TX?
Dr. Rivas in Garland, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rivas' office located?
What is Dr. Rivas's NPI number?An 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 1275516981.
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. Jose Rivas's specialty?
Dr. Rivas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Garland, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Jose Rivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rivas 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jose Rivas accepting new patients in Garland, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jose Rivas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Rivas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Rivas?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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