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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.
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
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera has 3 locationsAlta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
350 Hawthorne AveOakland, CA 94609 Tel: (510) 655-4000
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Oakland , CA | Mesquite , TX | Lyons , CO | Scottsdale , AZ |
| Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Alvin Hernandez Rivera holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired 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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- Dr. Alvin Rivera's office is located at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA, 94602.
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