JOSE R. ALVAREZ RIVERA M.D. – NPI #1417053315
Obstetrics & Gynecology

A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

JOSE ALVAREZ RIVERA is a physician located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417053315 to JOSE ALVAREZ RIVERA on September 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VG0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Gynecology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 30, 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 JOSE ALVAREZ RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
JOSE R. ALVAREZ RIVERA

NPI Number
1417053315
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSE R. ALVAREZ RIVERA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
TORRE MEDICA AUXILIO MUTUO
735 AVE PONCE DE LEON AVENUE SUITE 505
SAN JUAN, PR 00917-5026
Phone: (787) 294-0350 Fax: (787) 294-0352
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
207VG0400X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Gynecology (Primary)		 PR 8517

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 1983
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

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