Summary

Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ponce School of Medical in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Ponce School of Medicine and Health Science Consortium Teaching Program. Additionally, Dr. Rivera Rivera trained at Ochsner Medical Center as Fellow in the Infectious Disease department. Lastly, she is member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Medical Association.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Karla B Rivera Rivera

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Infectious DiseaseInfectious DiseaseInfectious DiseaseInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
17 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Ponce School of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karla B Rivera Rivera

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - ACA
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - ACA
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Karla B Rivera Rivera has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Karla B Rivera Rivera has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Karla B Rivera Rivera holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 2016 and Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 2015.

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital De La Concepcion in 2013.

Medical School

Graduated from Ponce School of Medicine in 2009.

NPI Number

Karla B Rivera Rivera's NPI number is 1043655798.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Karla Rivera Rivera speak?
Karla Rivera Rivera speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Karla Rivera Rivera affiliated with?
Karla Rivera Rivera is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.
Where is Karla Rivera Rivera's office located?
Karla Rivera Rivera's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.

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