ROBERT H RIVERA MD – NPI #1659447977
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ROBERT RIVERA is a physician located in BURBANK, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659447977 to ROBERT RIVERA on November 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Nov 05, 2019. 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 ROBERT RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT H. RIVERA

NPI Number
1659447977
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT H. RIVERA
Professional Name: ROBERT H RIVERA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
333 E MAGNOLIA BLVD STE 103
BURBANK, CA 91502-1198
Phone: (818) 848-1555 Fax: (818) 842-9323
Mailing address
333 E MAGNOLIA BLVD
STE 103
BURBANK, CA 91502-1198
Phone: (818) 848-1555 Fax: (818) 842-9323
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ROBERT RIVERA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHEREDIW1515
OTHERGROUP MEDICALGR0089090
OTHERGROUP UPN #X55988
MEDICAIDCA00A67652
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA A67652

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

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN - Graduated 1997
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERT RIVERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      1509 E WILSON TERRACE
      GLENDALE, CA 91206
    • PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
      501 SOUTH BUENA VISTA STREET
      BURBANK, CA 91505
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • METROPOLITAN HOME HEALTH
      12135 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
      VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607
    • SANTA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
      8281 MELROSE AVE, SUITE 205
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90046
  • NURSING HOME
    • BROADWAY MANOR CARE CENTER
      605 WEST BROADWAY
      GLENDALE, CA 91204
    • HIGH VALLEY LODGE
      7912 TOPLEY LANE
      SUNLAND, CA 91040
    • LEISURE GLEN POST ACUTE CARE CENTER
      330 MISSION ROAD
      GLENDALE, CA 91205
    • THE HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER
      10158 SUNLAND BLVD
      SUNLAND, CA 91040

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