David R Rivera, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Westerly, RI

David R Rivera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Westerly, Rhode Island. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vision Care Associates, Ltd. and his current practice location is 45 Wells St, Suite 2020, Westerly, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 596-4959.

David R Rivera is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD9236) 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 1013930536.

Contact Information

David R Rivera, MD
45 Wells St, Suite 2020,
Westerly, RI 02891-2927
(401) 596-4959
(401) 596-6896

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid R Rivera
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location45 Wells St, Westerly, 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:
  • David R Rivera attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013930536
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890794762
  • Enrollment ID: I20070112000536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David R Rivera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013930536NPI-NPPES
003099638MedicaidCT
7058937MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD9236 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Westerly HospitalWesterly, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Care Associates, Ltd.23654412352

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. David R Rivera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVision Care Associates, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619068780
PECOS PAC ID: 2365441235
Enrollment ID: O20061204000626
Entity NameThe Ent Center Of Rhode Island Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Ambulatory Surgical Center
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295906956
PECOS PAC ID: 6002974581
Enrollment ID: O20081028000419

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. David R 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
David R Rivera, MD
45 Wells St, Suite 2020,
Westerly, RI 02891-2927

Ph: (401) 596-4959
David R Rivera, MD
45 Wells St, Suite 2020,
Westerly, RI 02891-2927

Ph: (401) 596-4959

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 401-596-0339    Fax: 401-596-3437

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