Dr Sergio Rivero, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Tucson, AZ

Dr Sergio Rivero, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurological Associates Of Tucson and his current practice location is 2450 E River Rd, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 795-7750.

Dr Sergio Rivero is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 42982) 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 1730372731.

Contact Information

Dr Sergio Rivero, MD
2450 E River Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85718-6526
(520) 795-7750
(520) 320-2155

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sergio Rivero
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience25 Years
Location2450 E River Rd, Tucson, Arizona
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 Sergio Rivero graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730372731
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/05/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082730858
  • Enrollment ID: I20111011000755

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sergio Rivero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730372731NPI-NPPES
636335MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 42982 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurological Associates Of Tucson509270952735

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 Sergio Rivero allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBanner -- University Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508809427
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899871
Enrollment ID: O20031105000694
Entity NameNeurological Associates Of Tucson
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669588158
PECOS PAC ID: 5092709527
Enrollment ID: O20040408001091

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 Sergio Rivero 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 Sergio Rivero, MD
2450 E River Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85718-6526

Ph: (520) 795-7750
Dr Sergio Rivero, MD
2450 E River Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85718-6526

Ph: (520) 795-7750

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