DR. JAMES J RIVIELLO JR. MD
NPI 1528087210
Psychiatry & Neurology - Epilepsy in Houston, TX

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6701 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2024, May 13, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. James J Riviello Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES J RIVIELLO JR. MD (NPI 1528087210) is an individual epilepsy provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M8285) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528087210
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084E0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES J RIVIELLO JR.Credential: MD
Location Address6701 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-2608
Mailing Address6701 Fannin St Fl 9Houston, TX 77030-2608 · (832) 824-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1528087210 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · EpilepsyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084E0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M8285
Definition
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy, including new-onset, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations (the elderly, women, patients with co-morbidities). Epilepsy is a multidisciplinary field that provides comprehensive care of the patient.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0402X · License 256939 (NY), M8285 (TX)
6701 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James J Riviello Jr. Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Riviello reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
400 KELBY ST, 8TH FLOOR CLINICAL REVENUE OFFICE
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,048 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 James Riviello's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Riviello is 1528087210. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is James Riviello located?

James Riviello practices at 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.

What is James Riviello's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Epilepsy, with taxonomy code 2084E0001X.

Is James Riviello enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Riviello is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Riviello's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Riviello reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX) and Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (Fort Lee, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Riviello's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Riviello accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list James Riviello 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Riviello was last updated on September 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.