Julio Rivera, MD
NPI 1932192929 · Hospitalist Physician · The Woodlands, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Julio Rivera, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in The Woodlands, TX (NPI 1932192929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932192929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2002-0378 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
534 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 178 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 176 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $125 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 47 | $79 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 44 | $126 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 210 | 54 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 177 | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 140 | 57 |
| Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 111 | 28 |
| Metformin Hcl | 105 | 35 |
| Valsartan | 88 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$174 across 9 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202Phone: (713) 798-1750Fax: (713) 798-4693
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-25
- Last updated
- 2025-08-06
- Certified
- 2025-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Julio Rivera's NPI number?
- Julio Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932192929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Julio Rivera's specialty?
- Julio Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Julio Rivera located?
- Julio Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 17521 St Lukes Way Ste 110, The Woodlands, TX 77384-8041.
- What is Julio Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Julio Rivera is (936) 266-2255.
- Does Julio Rivera accept Medicare?
- Julio Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Julio Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Julio Rivera's NPI (1932192929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.