Summary

Dr. Michael Rivkin is Co-Director of the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center and Director of the Developmental Neuroimaging Laboratory at Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as a neurologist in the Department of Neurology and a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. A pediatric neurologist, he specializes in cerebrovascular disorders and stroke in children, with a focus on advanced neuroimaging and brain development. Dr. Rivkin earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his pediatrics and pediatric neurology training at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and New England Medical Center, followed by fellowship training at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 42 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 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

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
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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4.7 
42 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English Speaks English
Boston , MAFranklin , TNBoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Rivkin

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Integra
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Michael Rivkin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael Rivkin has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Child Neurology
  • Neurology

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Michael Rivkin holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Michael Rivkin's NPI number is 1407871874.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Michael Rivkin's office located?
Michael Rivkin's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
Does Michael Rivkin accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Michael Rivkin accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Michael Rivkin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Michael Rivkin speak?
Michael Rivkin speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

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