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DR. RUBEN RIVERA-CARRION M.D.
NPI 1720010960
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Ponce, PR

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3006 AVE EMILIO FAGOT, SUITE # 2, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 841-3954(787) 844-0820 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Ruben Rivera-carrion M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUBEN RIVERA-CARRION M.D. (NPI 1720010960) is an individual psychiatry provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (7544) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720010960
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUBEN RIVERA-CARRIONCredential: M.D.
Location Address3006 AVE EMILIO FAGOT, SUITE # 2Ponce, PR 00716-3612
Mailing Address3006 Ave Emilio Fagot, Suite # 2Ponce, PR 00716-3612 · (787) 841-3954 · Fax (787) 844-0820
Phone(787) 841-3954
Fax(787) 844-0820
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1720010960 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 7544
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3006 AVE EMILIO FAGOT, Ponce, PR 00716
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8-1993PR · Md-provider Number
Other067718PR · Blue Shield/blue Cross-pr
Other27526PR · Triple Sss Provider Numbe

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. Ruben Rivera-carrion 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 ID244516219
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170406001654
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.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
64 services19 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.
64 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 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
$172.44 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $43.11 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MARIA GONZALEZ ECHEANDIA GASTROPEDS LLC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
3006 AVE EMILIO FAGOT
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 455-4592

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 Ruben Rivera-carrion's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Rivera-carrion is 1720010960. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Ruben Rivera-carrion located?

Ruben Rivera-carrion practices at 3006 Ave Emilio Fagot Suite # 2, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 841-3954.

What is Ruben Rivera-carrion's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ruben Rivera-carrion enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Rivera-carrion 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Rivera-carrion was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.