Rafael Jose Rivera, - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Ponce, PR

Rafael Jose Rivera, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology" physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). His current practice location is 909 Ave Tito Castro, Torre Medica San Lucassuite 504, Ponce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 651-1432.

Rafael Jose Rivera is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 16384) 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 1003911264.

Contact Information

Rafael Jose Rivera,
909 Ave Tito Castro, Torre Medica San Lucassuite 504,
Ponce, PR 00716
(787) 651-1432
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRafael Jose Rivera
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience21 Years
Location909 Ave Tito Castro, Ponce, 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:
  • Rafael Jose Rivera attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003911264
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567596034
  • Enrollment ID: I20100819000284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafael Jose Rivera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003911264NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 16384 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 16384 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology 16384 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Luke's Memorial Hospital IncPonce, PRHospital

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. Rafael Jose Rivera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRrb Heart & Vascular Physicians, Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023399441
PECOS PAC ID: 4486827987
Enrollment ID: O20111028000064

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rafael Jose Rivera,
Pmb 374, Ave Tito Castro, Suite 102,
Ponce, PR 00716

Ph: (787) 709-0791
Rafael Jose Rivera,
909 Ave Tito Castro, Torre Medica San Lucassuite 504,
Ponce, PR 00716

Ph: (787) 651-1432

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 787-840-4545    
Dr. George Paul Fahed, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 917 Ave Tito Castro, Torre Medica San Lucas Suite 701, Ponce, PR 00716
Phone: 787-290-5577    Fax: 787-848-6644
Dr. Carlos A Gaona Reyes, MD
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Phone: 787-284-0383    Fax: 787-987-9310
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Phone: 787-247-2427    
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 787-492-2000    Fax: 787-813-0517
Mr. Gabriel Martinez-rodriguez, MD
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