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Dr. Carlos Rivas, MD
Cape Girardeau, MO
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Rivas, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Carlos Rivas, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Rivas graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at E A Conway Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Altoona Hosp, Family Medicine. 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 (573) 335-4100.
Where did Dr. Rivas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: E A Conway Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Altoona Hosp, Family Medicine | E A CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe
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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Rivas typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Rivas typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Carlos 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 (573) 335-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivas accept in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Rivas in Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Michigan
Medicare
State of Illinois
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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 1942261052.
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. Carlos Rivas's specialty?
Dr. Rivas is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Cape Girardeau, MO.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Carlos 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Carlos Rivas accepting new patients in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Rivas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Rivas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office at (573) 335-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Rivas?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office at (573) 335-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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