Jorge Rivera Vargas, M.D.
NPI 1457449902 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Rivera Vargas, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1457449902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457449902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 008084 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 139 | 50 |
| Metformin Hcl | 118 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 111 | 35 |
| Simvastatin | 109 | 40 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 99 | 42 |
| Gabapentin | 84 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 2 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
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2015-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Rivera Vargas's NPI number?
- Jorge Rivera Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457449902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Rivera Vargas's specialty?
- Jorge Rivera Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Rivera Vargas located?
- Jorge Rivera Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is Carr 21 # 3t 4b, San Juan, PR 00921.
- What is Jorge Rivera Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Rivera Vargas is (787) 781-1636.
- Does Jorge Rivera Vargas accept Medicare?
- Jorge Rivera Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Rivera Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Rivera Vargas's NPI (1457449902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.