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DR. FRANKLIN MUSSER RIVERS JR. MD
NPI 1710984315
Emergency Medicine in Belton, TX

Active since June 28, 2005
4933 HAWKINS DR, BELTON, TX 76513(254) 441-7723 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, Jun 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Franklin Musser Rivers Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANKLIN MUSSER RIVERS JR. MD (NPI 1710984315) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Belton, Texas, licensed in Texas (D9634) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is affiliated with Adventhealth Central Texas and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710984315
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANKLIN MUSSER RIVERS JR.Credential: MD
Location Address4933 HAWKINS DRBelton, TX 76513-2358
Mailing Address30 7th St WDickinson, ND 58601-4335 · (701) 456-4000 · Fax (701) 456-4810
Phone(254) 441-7723
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1710984315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · D9634✔ Licensed in WY · 5551A
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedAllergy & Immunology · AllergyTaxonomy 207KA0200X · License 5551A (WY)
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 5551A (WY)
4933 HAWKINS DR, Belton, TX 76513
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1710984315WY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company 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

Dr. Franklin Musser Rivers Jr. 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 ID6204850456
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120712000462

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
108 services101 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
52 services45 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
41 services41 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Adventhealth Central Texas

Acute Care Hospitals · Killeen, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450152
Location2201 S Clear Creek RoadKilleen, TX 76542 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Rollins Brook

Critical Access Hospitals · Lampasas, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number451323
Location608 North Key AvenueLampasas, TX 76550 · Lampasas County
Emergency services

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 Franklin Rivers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Franklin Rivers is 1710984315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2005.

Where is Franklin Rivers located?

Franklin Rivers practices at 4933 Hawkins Dr, Belton, TX 76513. The listed phone number is (254) 441-7723.

What is Franklin Rivers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Franklin Rivers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Franklin Rivers 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 Franklin Rivers accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Franklin Rivers 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 Franklin Rivers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Franklin Rivers is affiliated with Adventhealth Central Texas and Adventhealth Rollins Brook.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Franklin Rivers was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.