Overview
Dr. Cathleen Rivera is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Rivera is passionate about teaching internal medicine residents, Baylor College of Medicine medical students and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor physician assistant students in the outpatient setting. She is a member of the American College of Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Rivera enjoys spending time with family.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Dr. Rivera is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera by calling their office at 254-215-0100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-215-0100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Chronic CoughDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- DiarrheaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- FaintingDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HeadacheDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Heart FailureDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High CholesterolDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MelorheostosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Memory LossDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- ShinglesDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- TracheitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- VertigoDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.