Ricardo Rivas, PA-C
NPI 1437581774 · Medical Physician Assistant · Temecula, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Rivas, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Temecula, CA (NPI 1437581774).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437581774
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA14004 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 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 · 125 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 329 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 303 | 92 |
| Gabapentin | 290 | 87 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 276 | 90 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 263 | 70 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 252 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$298 across 14 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
- 2013-08-08
- Last updated
- 2017-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Rivas's NPI number?
- Ricardo Rivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437581774, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Rivas's specialty?
- Ricardo Rivas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ricardo Rivas located?
- Ricardo Rivas's practice location on file with NPPES is 27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 312, Temecula, CA 92590-2697.
- What is Ricardo Rivas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Rivas is (951) 676-4221.
- Does Ricardo Rivas accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Rivas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Rivas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Rivas's NPI (1437581774) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.