Dr Raul F Rivera, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Arecibo, PR

Dr Raul F Rivera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is #57 Barbosa St., Arecibo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 817-1818.

Dr Raul F Rivera is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 12009) 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 1679672356.

Contact Information

Dr Raul F Rivera, MD
#57 Barbosa St.,
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 817-1818
(787) 817-1835

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Raul F Rivera
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience34 Years
Location#57 Barbosa St., 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 Raul F Rivera graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679672356
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456255793
  • Enrollment ID: I20031120000005

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Raul F Rivera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679672356NPI-NPPES
060551OtherPRLA CRUZ AZUL
100163OtherPRMEDICARE MUCHO MAS( MMM)
1513OtherPRINTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CAR
0088462MedicaidPR
1583OtherPRPREFERRED MEDICARE CHOICE
88462OtherPRTRIPLE-S INC.
528210744OtherPRCOSVI
6140007OtherPRHUMANA P.R.

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 12009 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Dr Cayetano Coll Y TosteArecibo, PRHospital

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. Dr Raul F 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
Dr Raul F Rivera, MD
Po Box 143572,
Arecibo, PR 00614-3572

Ph: (787) 817-1818
Dr Raul F Rivera, MD
#57 Barbosa St.,
Arecibo, PR 00612

Ph: (787) 817-1818

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