Dr Victor M Rivera Riestra, MD - Medicare General Practice in Arecibo, PR

Dr Victor M Rivera Riestra, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Practice. His current practice location is Carr#2, Km 67.7, Bo. Santana, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (939) 644-7043.

Dr Victor M Rivera Riestra is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 17467) 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 1124268800.

Contact Information

Dr Victor M Rivera Riestra, MD
Carr#2, Km 67.7, Bo. Santana,
Arecibo, PR 00612
(939) 644-7043
(800) 783-9548



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Victor M Rivera Riestra
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Practice
Experience17 Years
LocationCarr#2, Km 67.7, Bo. Santana, Arecibo, 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 Victor M Rivera Riestra graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124268800
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2009
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870644891
  • Enrollment ID: I20090701000561

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Victor M Rivera Riestra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124268800NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 17467 (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 Victor M Rivera Riestra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLos Pinos Medical Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053926451
PECOS PAC ID: 3678988409
Enrollment ID: O20210209001056

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Victor M Rivera Riestra, MD
Urb Sabanera Dorado, Camino Aguirre #542,
Dorado, PR 00646-3648

Ph: (787) 315-8801
Dr Victor M Rivera Riestra, MD
Carr#2, Km 67.7, Bo. Santana,
Arecibo, PR 00612

Ph: (939) 644-7043

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