Efrain Rivera, M.D.
NPI 1780780858 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Efrain Rivera, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1780780858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780780858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G1525 (TX)
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 tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,514 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 742 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 741 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 209 | $123 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 153 | $60 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 122 | $47 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure, Each Additional 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,206 | 204 |
| Gabapentin | 784 | 136 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 590 | 84 |
| Pregabalin | 419 | 69 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 398 | 73 |
| Meloxicam | 337 | 79 |
| Buprenorphine | 221 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,742 across 22 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
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2020-07-24
- Certified
- 2020-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Efrain Rivera's NPI number?
- Efrain Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780780858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Efrain Rivera's specialty?
- Efrain Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Efrain Rivera located?
- Efrain Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 Brown St Ste 3, El Paso, TX 79902-4730.
- What is Efrain Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Efrain Rivera is (915) 261-7226.
- Does Efrain Rivera accept Medicare?
- Efrain Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Efrain Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Efrain Rivera's NPI (1780780858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.