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Who is Dr. Garcia-Rivera, Neurologist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Garcia-Rivera graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Garcia-Rivera is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia-Rivera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia-Rivera’s office at (305) 229-9899.
Where did Dr. Garcia-Rivera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Nova Southeastern College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Garcia-Rivera board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Garcia-Rivera speak?
Dr. Garcia-Rivera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garcia-Rivera treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Garcia-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. Garcia-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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, 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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Unknown cause nerve damage
- Peripheral dysautonomia
- Autonomic neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8110: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Garcia-Rivera perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garcia-Rivera's office.
Does Dr. Garcia-Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia-Rivera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 229-9899 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia-Rivera accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Garcia-Rivera in Miami, 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. Garcia-Rivera's office located?
Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera's Primary Practice
9240 SW 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 229-9899
What is Dr. Garcia-Rivera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia-Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518924729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia-Rivera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia-Rivera
What is Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera's specialty?
Dr. Garcia-Rivera is a Neurologist near Miami, 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. Garcia-Rivera to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia-Rivera is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl) 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
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Is Carlos Garcia-Rivera accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Rivera's office at (305) 229-9899 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Garcia-Rivera?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Rivera's office at (305) 229-9899 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera have?
Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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