Summary

Dr. Claudio Rivera is an internal medicine physician who specializes in gastroenterology, bringing 15 years of experience to digestive health care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at LAC/USC Medical Center in 2014. Dr. Rivera further advanced his expertise through a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2017. He provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rivera practices at Optum in Mission Hills, California, where he focuses on treating common digestive conditions including colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 15 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Optum-Mission Hills

11600 Indian Hills RdMission Hills, CA 91345

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Claudio Alberto Rivera

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Claudio Alberto Rivera has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Claudio Alberto Rivera has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Check-up
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Immunization
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Physical
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Claudio Alberto 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 expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at LAC/USC Medical Center in 2014.

Internship

Completed their internship at LAC/USC Medical Center in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Claudio Alberto Rivera's NPI number is 1144594045.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Claudio Rivera's office located?
Claudio Rivera's office is located at 11600 Indian Hills Rd, Mission Hills, CA, 91345.
How can I make an appointment with Claudio Rivera?
You can find contact information for Claudio Rivera here on Vitals.
Does Claudio Rivera accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Claudio Rivera accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Claudio Rivera speak?
Claudio Rivera speaks English and Spanish.
Is Claudio Rivera accepting new patients?
Claudio Rivera is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Claudio Rivera's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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