Dr. Clara M Rivera
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Forest Hills, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 44+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Clara M Rivera, MD, is a Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery specialist in Forest Hills, New York. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Dr. Clara M Rivera also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Queens Long Island Medical Group, P.C. Dr. Clara M Rivera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (718) 261-1759 to request Dr. Clara M Rivera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Clara M Rivera |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2961419742 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 44 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Clara M Rivera graduated from medical school in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1205815339
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Clara M Rivera
Medical Licenses
Dr. Clara M Rivera has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 44 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
click for detail Plastic Surgery A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
| 161107 | New York |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 161107 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Brooklyn, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Queens Long Island Medical Group, P.C
| Queens Long Island Medical Group, P.C | 226 |
Practice Locations
11247 Queens Blvd
Suite 106
Forest Hills, NY 11375-7417
Phone: (718) 261-1759
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
9610 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375-6625
Phone: (718) 459-0400
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, January 5, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, February 5, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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