Samuel Rivera, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Hatillo, PR

Samuel Rivera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is Policlinica Bayaney Carr 129 Km. 15.1, Barrio Bayaney, Hatillo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 898-7990.

Samuel Rivera is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 18138) 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 1235334400.

Contact Information

Samuel Rivera, MD
Policlinica Bayaney Carr 129 Km. 15.1, Barrio Bayaney,
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-7990
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameSamuel Rivera
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience19 Years
LocationPoliclinica Bayaney Carr 129 Km. 15.1, Hatillo, 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:
  • Samuel Rivera attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235334400
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507999422
  • Enrollment ID: I20110624000407

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Samuel Rivera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235334400NPI-NPPES
1216950MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 201418 (Louisiana)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 18138 (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. Samuel Rivera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastrointestinal Diagnostic Clinic Of Pr Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316384100
PECOS PAC ID: 7214256080
Enrollment ID: O20150428001941

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Samuel Rivera is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Samuel Rivera, MD
Po Box 193335,
San Juan, PR 00919-3335

Ph: (787) 646-9724
Samuel Rivera, MD
Policlinica Bayaney Carr 129 Km. 15.1, Barrio Bayaney,
Hatillo, PR 00659

Ph: (787) 898-7990

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hatillo, PR

Juan Toledo Diaz, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Hc 04 Box 30580, Hatillo, PR 00659
Phone: 787-226-5922    
Dr. Gabriel G Torres, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Carretera 129 Km 15.0 Hatill P.r.00659, Bayaney Profesional Plaza, Hatillo, PR 00659
Phone: 787-898-2206    Fax: 787-898-2206
Jose Manuel Betancourt, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Hc 06 Box 14280, Hatillo, PR 00659
Phone: 787-408-7169    
Dr. Juan Jose Nieves-rivera, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Pr-130 Km. 11.8, Bo. Campo Alegre, Hatillo, PR 00659
Phone: 787-898-8777    Fax: 787-933-8497
Janice Mariel Cuevas Rivera, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Parcelas Capaez Calle F, Casa 196 Bo. Capaez, Hatillo, PR 00659
Phone: 787-432-8329    
Dr. Luis F Sotomayor, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Ave. Dr. Susoni, # 284 B, Hatillo, PR 00659
Phone: 787-898-3387    Fax: 787-898-3387

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