Summary

Dr. Joel Rivera-Rodriguez practices internal medicine and is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. He treats chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and chronic lung disease, and performs procedures including autoinjector and insulin pen administration. He has practiced internal medicine for 18 years.

Dr. Rivera-Rodriguez earned his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and completed his residency at Hospital Universitario Dr. R. Arnau in 2013. He sees patients in Clearwater, Florida, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 18 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Hosp Universitario Dr R Arnau
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Optum - Myrtle

1243 S Myrtle AveClearwater, FL 33756
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Turkish
Clearwater , FLSaint Cloud , FLSaint Cloud , FLPort Saint Lucie , FL
Med School: Univ Autonoma de Guadalajara (Facultad de Medicina) Med School: New York University School of Medicine Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University Med School: Marmara University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joel Rivera-Rodriguez

  • Careplus (1131030)
  • Freedom (P1043636)
  • Humana (000125680)
  • Optimum (P974443)
  • United (3707535)
  • WellCare (1254029)

Medical Specialties

Joel Rivera-Rodriguez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joel Rivera-Rodriguez has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Joel Rivera-Rodriguez holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hosp Universitario Dr R Arnau in 2013.

Internship

Completed their internship at Hospital Espa?ol Auxilio Mutuo in 2010.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Autonoma de Guadalajara (Facultad de Medicina) in 2008.

NPI Number

Joel Rivera-Rodriguez's NPI number is 1497062186.

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Joel Rivera-Rodriguez is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital.
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Joel Rivera-Rodriguez's office is located at 1243 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756.

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