Dr. Joffre R Rivera
Gastroenterology in Lakeland, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 24+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joffre R Rivera, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Lakeland, Florida. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health. Dr. Joffre R Rivera also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Watson Clinic Llp. Dr. Joffre R Rivera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (863) 680-7000 to request Dr. Joffre R Rivera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Joffre R Rivera |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5193729085 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own 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
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 24 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. Joffre R Rivera attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2000.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1760429062
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 2, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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 - 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. Joffre R Rivera
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joffre R Rivera has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 24 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail Gastroenterology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
| ME87248 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lakeland, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Orlando, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Watson Clinic Llp | 337 |
Practice Locations
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805-3019
Phone: (863) 680-7000
Fax: (866) 264-8519
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, June 21, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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