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.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
Harbor-UCLA Nephrology
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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.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Familial HypertensionDr. Contreras isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Contreras isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Contreras isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Macrophagic MyofasciitisDr. Contreras isExperienced. Learn about Macrophagic Myofasciitis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Contreras isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MyositisDr. Contreras isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Contreras isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
