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Dr. John Rivera, MD

New Haven, CT

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rivera, Family Medicine Specialist in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. John Rivera, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Rivera completed his residency at Ventura Co Med Ctr, Family Practice and is currently affiliated with Hospitalist Service. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera’s office at (203) 688-4740.

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

    • Residency: Ventura Co Med Ctr, Family Practice

    What languages does Dr. Rivera speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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. Rivera typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Rivera may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rivera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 688-4740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera accept in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Rivera in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Globe Life

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Rivera's office located?

    Hospitalist Service

    20 York St # CB-2041

    New Haven, CT 06510

    (203) 688-4740

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    Southington Family Medical Center

    1753 Meriden Wtby Tpke

    Milldale, CT 06467

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    Dr. John Rivera's Practice 3

    PO Box

    Milldale, CT 06467

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    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 1720044811.

    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. John Rivera's specialty?

    Dr. Rivera is a Family Medicine Specialist near New Haven, CT.

    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 this Dr. John Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rivera is affiliated with The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Midstate Medical Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct, Griffin Hospital, Uconn Health Waterbury 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 John Rivera accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?

    Yes, Dr. John Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Rivera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (203) 688-4740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Rivera?

    Please contact Dr. Rivera's office at (203) 688-4740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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