Dr Jorge Jesus Rivera, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in East Providence, RI

Dr Jorge Jesus Rivera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in East Providence, Rhode Island. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Consultants Of Rhode Island Ltd and his current practice location is 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 504, East Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 413-1119.

Dr Jorge Jesus Rivera is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 215371) 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 1053317263.

Contact Information

Dr Jorge Jesus Rivera, MD
450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 504,
East Providence, RI 02914-5300
(401) 413-1119
(401) 431-1125



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jorge Jesus Rivera
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience26 Years
Location450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 504, East Providence, Rhode Island
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 Jorge Jesus Rivera attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053317263
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971568957
  • Enrollment ID: I20060725000462

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jorge Jesus Rivera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053317263NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 215371 (Massachusetts)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology MD12036 (Rhode Island)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Consultants Of Rhode Island Ltd09415602213

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368

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Entity NameEye Consultants Of Rhode Island Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538673512
PECOS PAC ID: 0941560221
Enrollment ID: O20180206000717

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jorge Jesus Rivera, MD
450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 504,
East Providence, RI 02914-5300

Ph: (401) 431-1119
Dr Jorge Jesus Rivera, MD
450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 504,
East Providence, RI 02914-5300

Ph: (401) 413-1119

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Ophthalmology Doctors in East Providence, RI

Crystal Li Zhang, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Bldg 5, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-431-1119    Fax: 401-431-1119
Dugald H Munro, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1525 Wamponoag Trl, Ste 105, East Providence, RI 02915
Phone: 401-437-0500    Fax: 401-433-3581
S. Deborah Murphy, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Suite 504, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-431-1119    Fax: 401-431-1125

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