2880 Atlantic Ave, 
Long Beach, CA 

Overview

Roberto Contreras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California.

His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis.

Dr. Contreras is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
South Country Health Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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

John P. Cardin Jr, Md
2880 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

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. Roberto Contreras

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Roberto Contreras?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Roberto Contreras by calling their office at 562-424-4404. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Roberto Contreras a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Roberto Contreras is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Roberto Contreras specialize in?

While Dr. Roberto Contreras is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Myositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Roberto Contreras participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Roberto Contreras has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Roberto Contreras's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Roberto Contreras accept my insurance?

Dr. Roberto Contreras accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-424-4404 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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