David Rivera, M.D
NPI 1417246356 · Rheumatology Physician · Zephyrhills, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Rivera, M.D is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Zephyrhills, FL (NPI 1417246356).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417246356
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME118718 (FL)
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
15 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
1,814 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 436 | $124 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 367 | $14 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 | 237 | $52 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 205 | $121 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 171 | $59 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 158 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 247 | 80 |
| Prednisone | 226 | 99 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 155 | 17 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 147 | 77 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 129 | 29 |
| Celecoxib | 100 | 54 |
| Allopurinol | 86 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,182 across 205 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
- 2011-03-31
- Last updated
- 2021-08-27
- Certified
- 2021-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Rivera's NPI number?
- David Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417246356, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Rivera's specialty?
- David Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Rivera located?
- David Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 38051 Market Sq, Zephyrhills, FL 33542-7504.
- What is David Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Rivera is (813) 782-1234.
- Does David Rivera accept Medicare?
- David Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — David Rivera's NPI (1417246356) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.