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We are accepting New Patients
Addresses
Location
7801 Academy Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
North Towne Building 2 suite 104
Healthcare Location
5921 Lomas Blvd NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone
FAX
505-212-5500
Hours
M-F 9-3
Nicole Rivera, CNP FNP-BC
Nicole emphasizes encouragement and education to help patients and their families set and reach their healthcare goals. Her passion for care traces to childhood, and her innate desire to meet new people and be inspired by their unique strengths and character. With over 20 years of medical experience, she’s learned to use compassion to earn trust and treat the whole body, mind and spirit.
Nicole’s previous nursing experience includes public health, home health and wound care. She is a CNP with a masters of science degree in nursing, and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners board certified.
Nicole is a native New Mexican who cherishes the opportunity to serve her community. She married her high school sweetheart and has two sons and two dogs. You can often find them enjoying the beautiful high desert outdoor scenery on hikes. As a family, they enjoy sports, exercise, cooking and have a wide local network of loving family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect as a new patient?
After scheduling an appointment, we will review your main concerns and many questions will be asked about current and past health status and habits. Labs will also be ordered, and another appointment will be set for review and to develop a plan as a team.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Not at this time. You must call (505) 730-5020 to make an appointment. Appointments are generally scheduled from 9Am-3PM but afterhours and weekend appointments can be arranged.
Do you treat adolescents?
Yes! We excel at educating and supporting adolescents to live healthy lifestyles.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes!
What medications do you commonly prescribe for addiction?
Suboxone is the most well-known FDA approved medication used to treat opioid dependence. Suboxone helps relieve symptoms of opiate withdrawal and suppresses cravings. It is actually the combination of two different drugs: buprenorphine (a partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (a pure opioid antagonist).
Naltrexone is a medication that works in the brain to treat dependence on alcohol or opioids. Naltrexone works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids. Naltrexone also comes in a brand-name injectable form called Vivitrol. Vivitrol is a monthly injection.
Offices
Location
7801 Academy Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
North Towne Building 2 suite 104
Healthcare Location:
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Monday to Friday: 9am – 3pm
Call us for other times: 505-730-5020