Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He graduated from nursing school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Inpatient Progressive Health Of America, Pllc and his current practice location is 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 539-9582.

Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP129965) 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 1487011425.

Contact Information

Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr, FNP
3551 Roger Brooke Dr,
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
(210) 539-9582
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMr Ernesto Rivera Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience9 Years
Location3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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:
  • Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr graduated from nursing school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487011425
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/21/2016
  • Last Update Date: 06/17/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688973225
  • Enrollment ID: I20160503000551

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487011425NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP129965 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Inpatient Progressive Health Of America, Pllc569807232064

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. Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameInpatient Progressive Health Of America, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417321076
PECOS PAC ID: 5698072320
Enrollment ID: O20160324000318
Entity NameSouth Texas Continuum Of Care Specialists Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740726868
PECOS PAC ID: 9931483146
Enrollment ID: O20170308000958
Entity NameLonestar Visiting Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609414937
PECOS PAC ID: 7517395312
Enrollment ID: O20200310000052

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. Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr 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
Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr, FNP
3551 Roger Brooke Dr,
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504

Ph: (210) 539-9582
Mr Ernesto Rivera Jr, FNP
3551 Roger Brooke Dr,
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504

Ph: (210) 539-9582

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Chikwelu Christian Umeh, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: 210-916-4141    
Cathy Darlene Cotton, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3851 Roger Brooke Dr, Mche-qd (credentials), Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: 210-916-2460    
Jessa Perry, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: 210-539-9582    
Leanne Putnam, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: 210-539-9582    
Julia M Ceremuga, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3851 Roger Brooke Dr, Mche-qd (credentials), Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: 210-916-5554    Fax: 210-916-2121
Ms. Catherine Deanne Marshall, MSN,APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: 210-539-9582    
Uchenna Akukalia,
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Phone: 210-539-9582    

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