Ernie Canales Rivera, MD
NPI 1518511518 · General Practice Physician · Carolina, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernie Canales Rivera, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Carolina, PR (NPI 1518511518).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518511518
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 22052 (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
6 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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 75 | 57 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 72 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 65 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 58 | 15 |
| Nabumetone | 55 | 47 |
| Temazepam | 48 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 3 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
- 2019-07-29
- Last updated
- 2023-08-18
- Certified
- 2023-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernie Canales Rivera's NPI number?
- Ernie Canales Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518511518, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernie Canales Rivera's specialty?
- Ernie Canales Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernie Canales Rivera located?
- Ernie Canales Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is Urb Carolina Alta Calle Milagros Cabezas Local a, Carolina, PR 00987.
- What is Ernie Canales Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernie Canales Rivera is (787) 230-6230.
- Does Ernie Canales Rivera accept Medicare?
- Ernie Canales Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernie Canales Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernie Canales Rivera's NPI (1518511518) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.