Ariel Rivera, MD
NPI 1740398668 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Vega Alta, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ariel Rivera, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Vega Alta, PR (NPI 1740398668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740398668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13090 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 367 | 267 |
| Gabapentin | 281 | 148 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 226 | 174 |
| Sulindac | 200 | 155 |
| Etodolac | 107 | 88 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 106 | 84 |
| Prednisone | 80 | 72 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 74 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 570 Ave El JibaroInterior 2Cidra, PR 00739-3693Phone: (787) 739-9898Fax: (787) 739-9899
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2024-04-05
- Certified
- 2024-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ariel Rivera's NPI number?
- Ariel Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740398668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ariel Rivera's specialty?
- Ariel Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ariel Rivera located?
- Ariel Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 350 Carr 2, Vega Alta, PR 00692-6075.
- What is Ariel Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ariel Rivera is (787) 883-1885.
- Does Ariel Rivera accept Medicare?
- Ariel Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ariel Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Ariel Rivera's NPI (1740398668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.