Abimael Rivera-cruz, MD RPH - Medicare Pharmacist in Arecibo, PR

Abimael Rivera-cruz, MD RPH is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" provider in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 540 Ave Miramar Ste 2, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 956-0020.

Abimael Rivera-cruz is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME112838) 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 1588839765.

Contact Information

Abimael Rivera-cruz, MD RPH
540 Ave Miramar Ste 2,
Arecibo, PR 00612-4366
(787) 956-0020
(787) 956-0018

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAbimael Rivera-cruz
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience16 Years
Location540 Ave Miramar Ste 2, 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:
  • Abimael Rivera-cruz attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588839765
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274760525
  • Enrollment ID: I20170427001174

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Abimael Rivera-cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588839765NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
183500000XPharmacist 5112 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
183500000XPharmacist PS39927 (Florida)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 18797 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology ME112838 (Florida)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. Abimael Rivera-cruz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArc Dermatology Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164871463
PECOS PAC ID: 5597053769
Enrollment ID: O20161004002501

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. Abimael Rivera-cruz 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
Abimael Rivera-cruz, MD RPH
540 Ave Miramar Ste 2,
Arecibo, PR 00612-4366

Ph: (787) 956-0020
Abimael Rivera-cruz, MD RPH
540 Ave Miramar Ste 2,
Arecibo, PR 00612-4366

Ph: (787) 956-0020

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Dermatology in Arecibo, PR


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