Joel Ojeda-Rivera
NPI 1275706194 · Rheumatology Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Ojeda-Rivera is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1275706194).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275706194
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18373 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 1,053 | 198 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 832 | 248 |
| Prednisone | 673 | 166 |
| Gabapentin | 508 | 162 |
| Pregabalin | 318 | 92 |
| Leflunomide | 204 | 51 |
| Baclofen | 201 | 154 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 1 record (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
- 2008-04-11
- Last updated
- 2014-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Ojeda-Rivera's NPI number?
- Joel Ojeda-Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275706194, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Ojeda-Rivera's specialty?
- Joel Ojeda-Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Ojeda-Rivera located?
- Joel Ojeda-Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is Metro Pavia Health Clinic, Arecibo, PR 00612.
- What is Joel Ojeda-Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Ojeda-Rivera is (787) 650-0020.
- Does Joel Ojeda-Rivera accept Medicare?
- Joel Ojeda-Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Ojeda-Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Ojeda-Rivera's NPI (1275706194) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.