CESAR A. RIVERA MD – NPI #1386749620
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

CESAR RIVERA is a physician located in ARECIBO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386749620 to CESAR RIVERA on September 13, 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 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 CESAR RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
CESAR A. RIVERA

NPI Number
1386749620
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CESAR A. RIVERA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
65 CELSO BARBOSA
SUITE 107
ARECIBO, PR 00612
Phone: (787) 879-3828 Fax: (787) 878-5599
Mailing address
PO BOX 141752
ARECIBO, PR 00614
Phone: (787) 820-0237 Fax: (787) 878-6791
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 10799

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
CESAR RIVERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL DR CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE
      CARRETERA 129 KM.1 AVENIDA SAN LUIS
      ARECIBO, PR 00613
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC ARECIBO DIALYSIS CENTER
      1072 Avenue Miramar
      Arecibo, PR 00612

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