OMAR RIVERA-RIVERA M.D. – NPI #1649547712
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

OMAR RIVERA-RIVERA is a physician located in MAYAGUEZ, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1649547712 to OMAR RIVERA-RIVERA on November 17, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 02, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for OMAR RIVERA-RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
OMAR RIVERA-RIVERA

NPI Number
1649547712
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
OMAR RIVERA-RIVERA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
349 AVE HOSTOS
MEDICAL EMPORIUM 2 SUITE 29A
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680-1509
Phone: (787) 552-2148 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 02, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 PR 19269
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 IN 01079100A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
OMAR RIVERA-RIVERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC
      600 MARY ST
      EVANSVILLE, IN 47747

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