Santiago Rivera Ortega, MD
NPI 1730151879 · General Practice Physician · Isabela, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santiago Rivera Ortega, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Isabela, PR (NPI 1730151879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730151879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13992 (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
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 · 160 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 580 | 182 |
| Famotidine | 491 | 142 |
| Gabapentin | 373 | 108 |
| Metformin Hcl | 361 | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium | 322 | 104 |
| Clonazepam | 303 | 40 |
| Simvastatin | 264 | 83 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 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
- 2006-02-03
- Last updated
- 2020-06-02
- Certified
- 2020-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santiago Rivera Ortega's NPI number?
- Santiago Rivera Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730151879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santiago Rivera Ortega's specialty?
- Santiago Rivera Ortega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santiago Rivera Ortega located?
- Santiago Rivera Ortega's practice location on file with NPPES is Carr 113 Km 1.2 Bo. Guayabo, Isabela, PR 00662.
- What is Santiago Rivera Ortega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santiago Rivera Ortega is (787) 830-1654.
- Does Santiago Rivera Ortega accept Medicare?
- Santiago Rivera Ortega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santiago Rivera Ortega's NPI active?
- Yes — Santiago Rivera Ortega's NPI (1730151879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.