Dr. Rafael A Rivera

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 58+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Rafael A Rivera, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1966, having over 58 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. Dr. Rafael A Rivera also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pr Renal Health And Research Inc.. Dr. Rafael A Rivera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Rafael A Rivera at 349 Ave Hostos to request Dr. Rafael A Rivera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 349 Ave Hostos
Mayagüez, PR 00680-1511


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Rafael A Rivera
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9133032501
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

  • Endocrinology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 58 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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 A Rivera attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1966.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1750387411
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 27, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 A Rivera

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Rafael A Rivera has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for over 58 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.


Medical Group Practice

  • Pr Renal Health And Research Inc.


Practice Locations

349 Ave Hostos
Mayagüez, PR 00680-1511
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, March 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Rafael A Rivera [NPI: 1750387411]Endocrinology, Internal Medicine