Samuel Castro-Rivera, MD
NPI 1780646786 · General Practice Physician · Bayamon, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Castro-Rivera, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Bayamon, PR (NPI 1780646786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780646786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16024 (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 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,003 | 324 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 462 | 120 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 450 | 152 |
| Losartan Potassium | 280 | 94 |
| Metformin Hcl | 266 | 85 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 266 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 across 1 record (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
- 2006-04-05
- Last updated
- 2015-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Castro-Rivera's NPI number?
- Samuel Castro-Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780646786, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Castro-Rivera's specialty?
- Samuel Castro-Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Castro-Rivera located?
- Samuel Castro-Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 34-1 Calle 43, Bayamon, PR 00957-3815.
- What is Samuel Castro-Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Castro-Rivera is (787) 797-5365.
- Does Samuel Castro-Rivera accept Medicare?
- Samuel Castro-Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Castro-Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Castro-Rivera's NPI (1780646786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.