Summary

Dr. Alvin Rivera is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 15 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his residency training at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for hospitalized patients while maintaining expertise in the full spectrum of adult internal medicine.

Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout Oakland, California, including Highland Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus, and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as sepsis and chronic kidney disease, including advanced stages that require specialized management. His procedural expertise includes chest imaging studies like fluoroscopy and X-rays, as well as CT scans to help diagnose and monitor various medical conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 15 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera has 3 locations

Highland Hospital

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Tamil
Oakland , CADiamond Bar , CAKaty , TXPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CenCal Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2012 and Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Rivera's NPI number is 1417213422.

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Where is Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera's office located?
Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera's office is located at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA, 94602.
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