ELVIN G. RIVERA MD – NPI #1245283431
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

ELVIN RIVERA is a physician located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245283431 to ELVIN RIVERA on May 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 ELVIN RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
ELVIN G. RIVERA

NPI Number
1245283431
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ELVIN G. RIVERA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
29 WASHINGTON ST
ASHFORD MEDICAL CENTER STE 709
SAN JUAN, PR 00907
Phone: (787) 725-2964 Fax: (787) 725-2964
Mailing address
ASHFORD AVE #1477
APT 501
SAN JUAN, PR 00907
Phone: (787) 728-4474 Fax: (787) 725-2964
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ELVIN RIVERA

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAMERICAN HEALTH2490
OTHERCA060280
OTHERGLOBAL HEALTH PLAN10312037CA
OTHERHUMANA HEALTH PLAN9120264
OTHERIMC9021
OTHERMMM600509
OTHERPALICSE4306
OTHERPREFERRED HEALTH PLAN220271
OTHERSSS88600RI
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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)
PR 12037

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
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1989
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
ELVIN RIVERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY HOSP
      1451 ASHFORD AVENUE
      SAN JUAN, PR 00907

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