Dr. William Santiago Rivera

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. William Santiago Rivera, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including San Luke's Memorial Hospital Inc. Dr. William Santiago Rivera also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Internal Medicine Perioperative Consultants Psc. Dr. William Santiago Rivera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 841-5549 to request Dr. William Santiago Rivera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 909 Ave. Tito Castro
Torre Medica San Lucas, Suite 717
Ponce, PR 00716

Phone 1: (787) 841-5549

Fax: (787) 840-3030
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name William Santiago Rivera
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6406815257
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 23 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. William Santiago Rivera attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1669445144
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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. William Santiago Rivera

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. William Santiago Rivera has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 23 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Internal Medicine Perioperative Consultants Psc


Practice Locations

909 Ave. Tito Castro
Torre Medica San Lucas, Suite 717
Ponce, PR 00716

Phone: (787) 841-5549
Fax: (787) 840-3030
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


909 Ave Tito Castro
Ponce, PR 00716-4722
Phone: (787) 841-5549
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 Wednesday, May 27, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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