Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mennonite General Hospital Inc. Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Consejo De Salud De Pr, Inc. Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 803-7017 to request Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: O6 Calle 6
Urb Alta Vista
Ponce, PR 00716

Phone 1: (787) 803-7017
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jose Cruz Rivera
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355244450
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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 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. Jose Cruz Rivera attended and graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1255396826
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 17, 2014

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. Jose Cruz Rivera

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 31 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Consejo De Salud De Pr, Inc


Practice Locations

O6 Calle 6
Urb Alta Vista
Ponce, PR 00716

Phone: (787) 803-7017
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


1034 Ave Hostos
Ponce, PR 00716-1115
Phone: (787) 843-9393
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, April 17, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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