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Dr. Carlos Garcia-Rivera, DO

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Garcia-Rivera typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Garcia-Rivera typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Garcia-Rivera performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    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.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    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.

    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, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Jackson South Medical Center, 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. 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 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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