ALEX M. RIVERA M.D. – NPI #1730196114
General Practice

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

ALEX RIVERA is a physician located in DORADO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730196114 to ALEX RIVERA on August 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208D00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as General Practice.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 19, 2024. 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 ALEX RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
ALEX M. RIVERA

NPI Number
1730196114
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEX M. RIVERA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
188 CALLE NORTE
DORADO, PR 00646
Phone: (787) 278-8888 Fax: (787) 278-8888
Mailing address
CALLE PELICANO
HH-5 URBANIZACION DORADO DEL MAR
DORADO, PR 00646
Phone: (787) 278-8888 Fax: (787) 278-8888
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 19, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALEX RIVERA

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAMERICAN HEALTHPR58463160
otherCOSVIPR584631600
otherFIRST MEDICALPRA648
otherTRIPLE SSSPR23028RI
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
208D00000X
- General Practice (Primary)
PR 14446

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

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