DR. CANDIDO EDGARDO RIVERA-LINARES M.D.
NPI 1497744122
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Jacksonville, FL

Q: What is Candido Rivera-linares's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candido Rivera-linares is 1497744122. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2005.

Q: What is Candido Rivera-linares's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Active since October 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4500 SAN PABLO RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224(904) 953-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2020, Dec 22, 2017, Sep 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Candido Edgardo Rivera-linares M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CANDIDO EDGARDO RIVERA-LINARES M.D. (NPI 1497744122) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Jacksonville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME84890) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497744122

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X

Provider Legal NameDR. CANDIDO EDGARDO RIVERA-LINARESCredential: M.D.

Location Address4500 SAN PABLO RD SJacksonville, FL 32224-1865

Mailing Address4500 San Pablo Rd SJacksonville, FL 32224-1865 · (904) 953-2000

Phone(904) 953-2000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2020

✔ NPI 1497744122 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0003X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME84890

Definition

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224

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Other Identifiers 3

Other830008407FL · Railroad Medicare

Medicaid264171200FL

Other13546FL · Bluecross/blueshield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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

Dr. Candido Edgardo Rivera-linares 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 ID8921134982

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100329000894

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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

189 services141 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.

115 services100 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

68 services63 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

57 services57 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

52 services46 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

37 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mayo Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100151

Location4500 San Pablo RdJacksonville, FL 32224 · Duval County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32224 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

$171.84 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

69%26 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

88%26 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

50%26 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

62%26 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier30 claims34 services$18.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers14 claims65 services$35.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Ambulatory infusion pump, single or multiple channels, electric or battery operated, with administrative equipment, worn by patient E0781

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$185.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Injection, deferoxamine mesylate, 500 mg J0895

Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N

2 suppliers46 claims912 services$6.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Supplies for external non-insulin drug infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each K0552

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier32 claims156 services$2.38 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.

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