253 East Washington Street, Suite 200, 
New Castle, PA 

Overview

Hector Colon Rivera, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Jameson. Dr. Rivera completed his fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital, residency at Boston University Medical Center Hospital and medical degree at Ponce School of Medicine.

His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Ponce School Of Medicine

Residency

Boston University Medical Center Hospital

Specialties

Psychiatry

Licenses

Addiction Psychiatry in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Preventive Medicine
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

Yale New Haven Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Jameson
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Main Line Hospital Lankenau

Languages Spoken

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Plan De Salud Menonita
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Jameson Intensive Outpatient
253 East Washington Street, Suite 200, New Castle, PA 16101
Other Locations
UPMC Jameson Outpatient
253 East Washington Street, Suite 200, New Castle, PA 16101
UPMC Western BH at Jameson -Partial Hospitalization Program
253 East Washington Street, Suite 200, New Castle, PA 16101

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. Hector A. Rivera

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Hector A. Rivera by calling their office at 724-531-6616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Hector A. Rivera a top-rated expert for Major Depression?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hector A. Rivera is classified as an Experienced expert for Major Depression, 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. Hector A. Rivera specialize in?

While Dr. Hector A. Rivera is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.

Does Dr. Hector A. Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hector A. Rivera has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Major Depression. You can view a list of Dr. Hector A. Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hector A. Rivera accept my insurance?

Dr. Hector A. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-531-6616 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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