Overview
Dr. Javier Nieves-Costas is board certified in internal medicine and part of BayCare Medical Group, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his undergraduate degree, with honors, in biology from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and his Doctor of Medicine from the Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He then completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. As a student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, Dr. Nieves-Costas was the founding member of the Medical Student Association of Puerto Rico. His clinical interests include swallowing disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. He is also certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support. Dr. Nieves-Costas is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Nieves is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Nieves is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology).
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Locations
3101 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ste 300, Tampa, FL 33607
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nieves has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Javier A. Nieves
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Javier A. Nieves?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Javier A. Nieves by calling their office at 813-876-0951. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Javier A. Nieves a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Javier A. Nieves is classified as an Advanced expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Javier A. Nieves specialize in?
While Dr. Javier A. Nieves is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Javier A. Nieves accept my insurance?
Dr. Javier A. Nieves accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-876-0951 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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- Advanced
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Nieves isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Nieves isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Nieves isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Nieves isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Nieves isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Nieves isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Nieves isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Nieves isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Nieves isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Nieves isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.