Dr. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon
Rheumatology in Hollywood, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 44+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Hollywood, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Hospital Of Miami Inc, South Miami Hospital Inc, Memorial Regional Hospital, Larkin Community Hospital, Doctors Hospital Inc. Dr. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon at 1150 N 35 Ave to request Dr. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Rafael F Rivas - Chacon |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5698778074 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Rheumatology (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. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon graduated from medical school in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1306875075
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 10, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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 - He does not 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 - He 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 - He 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. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rafael F Rivas - Chacon has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 44 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
click for detail Rheumatology An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
| ME0048624 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Miami, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| South Miami, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hollywood, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| South Miami, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Coral Gables, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
1150 N 35 Ave
Hollywood, FL 33021-5424
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
Friday, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, March 10, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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