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DR. HIRAM RIVERA MONTES MD
NPI 1316966005
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Vega Baja, PR

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
HOSPITAL WILMA N VAZQUEZ, CARR 2 KM 39.5 SUITE 105, VEGA BAJA, PR 00693(787) 855-9281(787) 807-6439 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Hiram Rivera Montes Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HIRAM RIVERA MONTES MD (NPI 1316966005) is an individual rheumatology provider in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (12012) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316966005
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. HIRAM RIVERA MONTESCredential: MD
Location AddressHOSPITAL WILMA N VAZQUEZ, CARR 2 KM 39.5 SUITE 105Vega Baja, PR 00693-4140
Mailing AddressUrb. Jacaguax Num 82 Calle 4Juana Diaz, PR 00795-1513 · (787) 855-9281 · Fax (787) 807-6439
Phone(787) 855-9281
Fax(787) 807-6439
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2016
✔ NPI 1316966005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 12012
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
HOSPITAL WILMA N VAZQUEZ, Vega Baja, PR 00693
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified88811PR
Medicare UPING42906PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Hiram Rivera Montes Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6709079213
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101015001196
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
475 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
137 services52 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
89 services34 patients
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 20552
Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.
14 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00693 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ISSA MAHMUD MD
General Practice
HOSPITAL WILMA N VAZQUEZ, CARR #2 KM 39.5
VEGA BAJA, PR 00693
Vega Baja Municipio (787) 858-1580

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Hiram Rivera Montes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hiram Rivera Montes is 1316966005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Hiram Rivera Montes located?

Hiram Rivera Montes practices at Hospital Wilma N Vazquez Carr 2 Km 39.5 Suite 105, Vega Baja, PR 00693. The listed phone number is (787) 855-9281.

What is Hiram Rivera Montes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Hiram Rivera Montes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hiram Rivera Montes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hiram Rivera Montes was last updated on October 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.