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JOSEPH RIVERA M.D.
NPI 1386679827
Hospitalist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-3030(412) 359-3060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2026, May 6, 2021, Aug 13, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joseph Rivera M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH RIVERA M.D. (NPI 1386679827) is an individual hospitalist provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD057648L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386679827
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH RIVERACredential: M.D.
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Mailing Address320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756 · (412) 359-3030 · Fax (412) 359-3060
Phone(412) 359-3030
Fax(412) 359-3060
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1386679827 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD057648L
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

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

Joseph Rivera M.d. 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 ID3072417476
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031126000002
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
270 services265 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
136 services135 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Temple University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390027
Location3401 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Uniontown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Uniontown, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390041
Location500 West Berkeley StreetUniontown, PA 15401 · Fayette County
Emergency services

Washington Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Washington, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390042
Location155 Wilson AvenueWashington, PA 15301 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jefferson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jefferson Hills, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390265
Location565 Coal Valley RoadJefferson Hills, PA 15025 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390270
Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$32.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. MATTHEW SCOTT HARTMAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-2459
DR. JOSEF TURNER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL LANDER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6500
DR. VINCENT SAMUEL CERETTO D.O
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030
MATTHEW LYONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3155
MISS KRISTY LYNN BOWMAN RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6581
ANNA MOSELEY VANATTA MD
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
ADEE ELHAMDANI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4971

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 Joseph Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Rivera is 1386679827. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Joseph Rivera located?

Joseph Rivera practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-3030.

What is Joseph Rivera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Joseph Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Rivera 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.

What insurance does Joseph Rivera accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Joseph Rivera as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Rivera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Rivera is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, Uniontown Hospital, Washington Hospital, The, Jefferson Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Rivera was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.