Ernesto Rivera, FNP
NPI 1487011425 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fort Sam Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Rivera, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Sam Houston, TX (NPI 1487011425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487011425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP129965 (TX)
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 tenure25% of score
10 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
3,799 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 3,409 | $87 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 163 | $124 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 94 | $153 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 74 | $147 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 33 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 127 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 126 | 24 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 122 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 115 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 107 | 20 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 105 | 20 |
| Potassium Chloride | 102 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 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
- 2016-01-21
- Last updated
- 2022-06-17
- Certified
- 2022-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Rivera's NPI number?
- Ernesto Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487011425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Rivera's specialty?
- Ernesto Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ernesto Rivera located?
- Ernesto Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504.
- What is Ernesto Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Rivera is (210) 539-9582.
- Does Ernesto Rivera accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Rivera's NPI (1487011425) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.