Samuel Sanchez Rivera, MD
NPI 1154543221 · Dermatology Physician · Caguas, PR
Samuel Sanchez Rivera, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1154543221).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154543221
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15120 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
33 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$89 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 536 | 191 |
| Betamethasone Valerate | 295 | 153 |
| Ciclopirox | 218 | 86 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 179 | 83 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 136 | 64 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 120 | 62 |
| Desonide | 99 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$813 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2012-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Sanchez Rivera's NPI number?
- Samuel Sanchez Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154543221, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Sanchez Rivera's specialty?
- Samuel Sanchez Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Sanchez Rivera located?
- Samuel Sanchez Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Grand Boulevard Los Prados, Caguas, PR 00727-9507.
- What is Samuel Sanchez Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Sanchez Rivera is (787) 746-3136.
- Is Samuel Sanchez Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Sanchez Rivera's NPI (1154543221) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.