Jose Rivera, M.D.
NPI 1225144868 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Rivera, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1225144868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225144868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 8871 (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
213 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 | 82 | $89 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 65 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 22 | $192 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 16 | $150 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Within the Brain Blood Flow93886 | 16 | $268 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,936 | 607 |
| Losartan Potassium | 1,580 | 483 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,562 | 533 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,353 | 426 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,328 | 436 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 748 | 230 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$230 across 5 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
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Rivera's NPI number?
- Jose Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225144868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Rivera's specialty?
- Jose Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Rivera located?
- Jose Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 19 Ave Jose De Diego, Arecibo, PR 00612-4546.
- What is Jose Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Rivera is (787) 880-2200.
- Does Jose Rivera accept Medicare?
- Jose Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Rivera's NPI (1225144868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.