Summary

Dr. Ernesto Rivera specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly four decades of experience to his cardiac care practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of the Philippines and completed his residency at Children's Hospital. With 39 years of dedicated experience in cardiology, Dr. Rivera has developed extensive expertise in treating heart conditions across diverse patient populations. He provides care in English to serve his community's needs.

Dr. Rivera practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout California, including facilities in Roseville, Manteca, Sacramento, Fresno, and Vacaville. He treats patients with congenital heart disease, chest wall pain, and cardiac rhythm disorders. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and ambulatory heart monitoring to diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rivera highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 39 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Childrens Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Ernesto Rivera has 6 locations

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center

1600 Eureka RdRoseville, CA 95661
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sun8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center Pediatric Specialties

1600 Eureka Rd Fl 2Roseville, CA 95661
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Ernesto Rivera, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Lydia Fekadu MesseleDr. Scott Anthony Vasconcellos, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
39 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Chinese
Roseville , CAWinter Park , FLSacramento , CACameron Park , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Med School: New York Medical College Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernesto Rivera

  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CenCal Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - IPA
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optima Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ernesto Rivera has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ernesto Rivera has the following area of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Ernesto 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Childrens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES in 1988 and University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Rivera's NPI number is 1689695447.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Ernesto Rivera affiliated with?
Dr. Ernesto Rivera is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Ernesto Rivera's office located?
Dr. Ernesto Rivera's office is located at 1600 Eureka Rd, Roseville, CA, 95661.
Does Dr. Ernesto Rivera accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ernesto Rivera has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Ernesto Rivera accepting new patients?
Dr. Ernesto Rivera has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Ernesto Rivera accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ernesto Rivera accepts on their Vitals profile.

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