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JESSICA C RIVERA M.D.
NPI 1629273867
Orthopaedic Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1542 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 568-4680 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Jessica C Rivera M.d. NPPES

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

JESSICA C RIVERA M.D. (NPI 1629273867) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (321514) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629273867
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJESSICA C RIVERACredential: M.D.
Location Address1542 TULANE AVENew Orleans, LA 70112-2865
Mailing Address203 Forest Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70131-3377 · (210) 232-1514
Phone(504) 568-4680
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1629273867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 321514✔ Licensed in TN · 44329
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
1542 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jessica D Cross Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Jessica C 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 ID3375828619
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200327000111
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

88.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.23

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$25.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$7.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panel(s), produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0650
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N
7 suppliers56 claims56 services$779.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Knee orthosis (ko), single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L1851
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF011N
6 suppliers58 claims84 services$608.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Addition to lower extremity orthosis, suspension sleeve L2397
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
10 suppliers68 claims103 services$90.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Wrist hand orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3916
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
7 suppliers15 claims23 services$392.71 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. WILLIAM PAUL HUDSON II M.D.
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1542 TULANE AVE, BOX T4M-2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-4626
DR. PATRICK GREIFFENSTEIN M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-4750
RAJASREE PIA CHOWDRY MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1542 TULANE AVE, RM 442 MAIL BOX T4M-2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-2127
JONATHAN JACOB ABRAHAM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-4680
DR. ALEAH RENEE SINGLETON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-4890
DR. DANA MARIE WALTERS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-8655
ERIC S. PATRICK MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1542 TULANE AVE, RADIOLOGY, ROOM 353
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-5523
DR. VICTORIA ELIZABETH BURKE MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1542 TULANE AVE, RM. 331
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 568-5031

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 Jessica Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jessica Rivera is 1629273867. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2007. The provider is also known as Jessica D Cross MD.

Where is Jessica Rivera located?

Jessica Rivera practices at 1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 568-4680.

What is Jessica Rivera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Jessica Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jessica 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 Jessica Rivera accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Jessica 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 Jessica Rivera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jessica Rivera is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jessica Rivera was last updated on May 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.