JOSE L. NIEVES-RIVERA MD – NPI #1033138607
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JOSE NIEVES-RIVERA is a physician located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033138607 to JOSE NIEVES-RIVERA on July 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 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 14, 2018. 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 JOSE NIEVES-RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
JOSE L. NIEVES-RIVERA

NPI Number
1033138607
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSE L. NIEVES-RIVERA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
735 PONCE DE LEON AVE. TORRE MEDICA AUXILIO MUTUO
SUITE 615
SAN JUAN, PR 00917
Phone: (787) 765-3300 Fax: (787) 765-3304
1 Other location(s):
29 Washington St Ashford Medical
Suite 403
SAN JUAN, PR 00907
Phone: (787) 722-6350
Fax: (787) 722-6351
Mailing address
1485 ASHFORD AVE COND ST MARYS PLAZA
APT 403-2
SAN JUAN, PR 00907
Phone: (787) 765-3300 Fax: (787) 765-3304
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 PR 16014

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
JOSE NIEVES-RIVERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AUXILIO MUTUO HOSPITAL
      PONCE DE LEON AVENUE STOP 37 1/2
      SAN JUAN, PR 00918
    • HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO
      371 DE DIEGO AVE
      SAN JUAN, PR 00923
    • PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY HOSP
      1451 ASHFORD AVENUE
      SAN JUAN, PR 00907
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC RIO PIEDRAS DIALYSIS CENTER
      1535 Ponce de Leon Ave
      Rio Piedras, PR 00926

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