Dr Hector Silva Rivera, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Coto Laurel, PR

Dr Hector Silva Rivera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. His current practice location is Carr. 506 Km 1.0, Torre San Cristobal Suite 408, Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 366-7772.

Dr Hector Silva Rivera is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 8170) 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 1134194533.

Contact Information

Dr Hector Silva Rivera, MD
Carr. 506 Km 1.0, Torre San Cristobal Suite 408,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780-0000
(787) 366-7772
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hector Silva Rivera
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience43 Years
LocationCarr. 506 Km 1.0, Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico
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 Hector Silva Rivera attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134194533
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/24/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254481856
  • Enrollment ID: I20110104000343

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hector Silva Rivera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134194533NPI-NPPES
689201900MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology 8170 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Hector Silva Rivera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentro Integrado De Cancer Del Sur, Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306153556
PECOS PAC ID: 6901095199
Enrollment ID: O20110104000366

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Hector Silva Rivera, MD
Po Box 801013,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780-1013

Ph: (787) 366-7772
Dr Hector Silva Rivera, MD
Carr. 506 Km 1.0, Torre San Cristobal Suite 408,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780-0000

Ph: (787) 366-7772

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Andres Dario Bermudez Caba,
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Torre San Cristobal Suite 303, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-813-0838    
Dr. Ahmed Morales Jorge, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Carr #506 Plaza San Cristobal Local #3, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-708-6981    Fax: 787-841-7100
Dr. Helga I Rodriguez Rodriguez, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 525 Calle Castilla, Mansion Real, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-922-9437    
Dr. Jorge E. Grillasca Palou, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 302 Torre San Cristobal, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-259-1934    Fax: 787-840-7734
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Torre San Cristobal, Ste 209, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-259-0988    
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Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5 Ave. San Cristobal, 207 Torre San Cristobal, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-842-2073    Fax: 787-842-2071

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