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Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD

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(846 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1969)

Professional interests include: pituitary disorders, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, and more.

3001 S. Hanover Street Outpatient Center, Suite 102
Baltimore, MD 21225

(410) 350-2555

Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD is an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1969 and has 57 years of experience. Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Office Locations

3001 S. Hanover Street Outpatient Center, Suite 102
Baltimore, MD 21225

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8026 Ritchie Highway Suite A
Pasadena, MD 21122

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Some issues Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Nutrition Counseling

Food is one of the most basic resources the human body uses for growth and energy, tied intricately to well-being. Not only can diet affect health, but certain conditions can affect how the body processes food. Nutrition is the study of this complex interaction, and when patients seek the advice of an expert to help them manage food in their life, it is called nutrition counseling.

At the most basic level, nutrition counseling can be simply a talk with a family physician. Doctors receive training in nutrition as part of their education, and they are generally qualified to make recommendations about diet for their patients. Some doctors take a professional interest in nutrition and become experts by taking extra classes or studying nutrition in their practice. In general, however, complex nutrition guidance will be referred to a nutrition specialist, generally a dietitian.

Registered dietitians are nutrition experts that have passed specific higher education, accreditation, and internship requirements. They may work in hospitals, nursing facilities, or private practices to provide nutrition therapy and advise patients about their health and diet. Like dietitians, nutritionists also work to counsel patients about food and health. Some nutritionists have degrees in nutrition or food science, but the title 'nutritionist' is not protected by law. In the United States, anyone is allowed to call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of their education level.

Nutrition counseling can be useful for anyone who is looking to get to a healthy weight, manage a chronic illness through diet, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle. Some examples of issues that benefit from nutrition counseling include:

Obesity
Eating disorders
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Food allergies
Kidney disease
Digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome
Cancer
Pregnancy or lactation
Participation in competitive sports

During a nutrition counseling appointment, the provider -- doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian -- typically will look over a the patient's medical history and talk to them about their current diet, their goals, what kinds of food they like, and any problems that they are currently struggling with in their health or diet. Then the specialist will help the patient set food goals and create a customized plan to help them meet their nutritional needs. Nutrition specialists may also offer classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and more. Their role is not to lecture the patient about what one should be eating, but to offer education and resources to make eating healthy foods easier.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	683

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	756
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	14
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	774

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	114
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	75
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	784

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	222
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	34
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	75
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	712

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	17
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	725

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	16
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	698

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	16
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	52
doctor visit	798
lab tests	52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	125
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	19
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	31
doctor visit	615
lab tests	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	123
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	11
doctor visit	658
lab tests	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	98
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	684

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	97
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	11
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	75
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

diabetes management	31
doctor visit	717
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	113
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	163
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	94
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD treated were diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	68
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1969. He completed residency at U.S. Public Health Service Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1969)

Residency: U.S. Public Health Service Hospital (1972)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, MD

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open EPO Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Erickson Advantage Plans

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

POS OA

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Aetna Classic 3500

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 846 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Ramirez was very thorough and actually spent time examining me. He actually touched me which very few doctors do. I think more doctors should be like him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This outstanding Dr Rivera-Ramirez is like a good friend. He takes the time To Listen. He always has me in hes mind while I'm there. I trust him .

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-15

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My diabetes doctor is the best. He knows this business like the back of his hand and he is always doing his best for his clients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-28

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*Dr. Rivera-Ramirez is the best doctor I have ever had. He explains everything to me & confirms I understand!

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-06-28

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At times I feel like I'm doing all the work. I just need more options to help me to keep my health intact.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-14

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Dr. Rameriez has the best bed side manners he is the best of the best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-27

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Good experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-05

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Best doctor ever

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-27

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Good experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-07

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Good experience

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luis E. Rivera-Ramirez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$945 JARDIANCE $322	MOUNJARO $257	TRULICITY $100	BAQSIMI $86	GLYXAMBI $60	Other $121
Novo Nordisk Inc	$661 Ozempic $212	Victoza $149	NovoLog $89	RYBELSUS $71	Wegovy $41	Other $100
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$575 TOUJEO $218	SOLIQUA 100/33 $121	LANTUS $121	AFREZZA $54	TZIELD $24	Other $36
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$264 INVOKANA $230	XARELTO $11	$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$246 JANUMET XR $116	STEGLUJAN $63	STEGLATRO $28	ZETIA $15	NON-PRODUCT $14	Other $10
Other	$1,719 JARDIANCE $159	FARXIGA $157	Korlym $100	DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $97	Omnipod $94	Other $1,112

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,106
Education	$245
Gift	$59

Biography

Dr. Luis Rivera-Ramirez is an adult endocrinology specialist. After completing medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Rivera-Ramirez performed his residency at U.S. Public Health Service Hospital and a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland. Areas of expertise for Dr. Rivera-Ramirez include gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), pain, and graves disease. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Rivera-Ramirez appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. In addition to English, Dr. Rivera-Ramirez (or staff) speaks Spanish and Italian. His hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Pasadena, MD.