Dr Charles Benjamin Rives, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Waco, TX

Dr Charles Benjamin Rives, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Waco Gastroenterology Associates and his current practice location is 364 Richland West Cir Ste A, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 537-0911.

Dr Charles Benjamin Rives is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S0217) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083057814.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Benjamin Rives, MD
364 Richland West Cir Ste A,
Waco, TX 76712-7919
(254) 537-0911
(254) 537-0313



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Benjamin Rives
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience11 Years
Location364 Richland West Cir Ste A, Waco, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles Benjamin Rives attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083057814
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2013
  • Last Update Date: 06/19/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446541965
  • Enrollment ID: I20190805000645

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Benjamin Rives such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083057814NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology S0217 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Health CenterWaco, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Waco Gastroenterology Associates599179505612

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Entity NameWaco Gastroenterology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215987490
PECOS PAC ID: 5991795056
Enrollment ID: O20040512001400

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Charles Benjamin Rives, MD
Po Box 23189,
Waco, TX 76702-3189

Ph: (254) 537-0911
Dr Charles Benjamin Rives, MD
364 Richland West Cir Ste A,
Waco, TX 76712-7919

Ph: (254) 537-0911

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Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4800 Memorial Dr, Waco, TX 76711
Phone: 254-752-6581    
Soni Jose, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 914-649-3636    
Dr. Sabine Michaela Roman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 Richland West Cir, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-537-6200    
Micah S Meyer, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Hing-sheung Eugene Fung, MD
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Dr. Vikas Patel, M.D.
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