Paulino Rivera-Torres, MD
NPI 1427266972 · Gastroenterology Physician · Irving, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paulino Rivera-Torres, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Irving, TX (NPI 1427266972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427266972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2016-0273 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
150 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 63 | $84 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 32 | $158 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 16 | $46 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 14 | $241 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $126 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-18
- Last updated
- 2024-01-08
- Certified
- 2024-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paulino Rivera-Torres's NPI number?
- Paulino Rivera-Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427266972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paulino Rivera-Torres's specialty?
- Paulino Rivera-Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paulino Rivera-Torres located?
- Paulino Rivera-Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Tuscan Drive, Irving, TX 75039.
- What is Paulino Rivera-Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paulino Rivera-Torres is (214) 496-1100.
- Does Paulino Rivera-Torres accept Medicare?
- Paulino Rivera-Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paulino Rivera-Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Paulino Rivera-Torres's NPI (1427266972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.