Valeria Pierluissi Rivera, MD
NPI 1821669615 · Nephrology Physician · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valeria Pierluissi Rivera, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1821669615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821669615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L.5540R (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 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 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$772 across 10 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
- 2021-07-02
- Last updated
- 2024-06-25
- Certified
- 2024-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valeria Pierluissi Rivera's NPI number?
- Valeria Pierluissi Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821669615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valeria Pierluissi Rivera's specialty?
- Valeria Pierluissi Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valeria Pierluissi Rivera located?
- Valeria Pierluissi Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-0562.
- What is Valeria Pierluissi Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valeria Pierluissi Rivera is (409) 772-2473.
- Does Valeria Pierluissi Rivera accept Medicare?
- Valeria Pierluissi Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valeria Pierluissi Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Valeria Pierluissi Rivera's NPI (1821669615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.