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Richel Ruivivar, NP

Richel Ruivivar, NP

Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

Focus area

Otorhinolaryngology

Languages

English

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42 reviews

    • Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026
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    Very pleasant and understanding

    • Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
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    She’s great

    • Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
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    Very professional.

    • Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026
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    An excellent doctor. She treats you as a person and explains what she is doing and what she is seeing in real time. A very able communicator. She is the consummate professional.

    • Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
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    Very professional

    • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
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    Richelle is amazing She is kind caring and professional I would highly recommend her

    • Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
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    She is very caring and thorough.

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
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    She was very professional

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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    She is a Very Efficient,Knowledgeable, Caring Doctor

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
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    Never got to see Richel

    • Reviewed on May 24, 2026
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    Caring, professional service.

    • Reviewed on May 23, 2026
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    professional caring

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
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    She was very helpful

    • Reviewed on May 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She was very professional caring

    • Reviewed on May 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very knowledgeable and answers all of your questions

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Professional and attentive to my health issues

    • Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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    She is an informed professional who has the health and progress of her patients as her number one priority. Consistently provides outstanding treatment. She truly enjoys and is enthusiastic about her chosen profession. She is to be commended.

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
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    Detailed and attentive

    • Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
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    Knowledgeable Attentive Engaged Caring Helpful Provided a treatment plan

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very kind and caring. She's really good.

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  • About Richel Ruivivar, NP

    Richel Ruivivar is a nurse practitioner practicing in otolaryngology. She began her career at Parkland Health and Hospital System and has experience across ENT subspecialties with a special interest in otology.

    Philosophy of care

    Richel Ruivivar focuses on attentive listening and collaborative care to address complex ENT concerns.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Nurse Credentialing Center

    Licenses

    NY, 336872

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1780961631

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Education

    Medical School

    • State University of New York