Christopher Rivera, MD
NPI 1659372605 · Internal Medicine Physician · Carlyle, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Rivera, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Carlyle, IL (NPI 1659372605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659372605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036096480 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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 · 157 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 546 | 134 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 545 | 151 |
| Omeprazole | 351 | 106 |
| Lisinopril | 306 | 79 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 265 | 71 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 218 | 61 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$111 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2023-03-24
- Certified
- 2023-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Rivera's NPI number?
- Christopher Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659372605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Rivera's specialty?
- Christopher Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Rivera located?
- Christopher Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 14509 State Route 127, Carlyle, IL 62231-6485.
- What is Christopher Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Rivera is (618) 594-3613.
- Does Christopher Rivera accept Medicare?
- Christopher Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Rivera's NPI (1659372605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.