DR. ARIEL RIVERA MD
NPI 1740398668
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Vega Alta, PR

Active since August 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
350 CARR 2, BO ESPINOSA, VEGA ALTA, PR 00692(787) 883-1885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Ariel Rivera Md NPPES

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

DR. ARIEL RIVERA MD (NPI 1740398668) is an individual physical medicine & rehabilitation provider in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (13090) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Cidra, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740398668
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208100000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARIEL RIVERACredential: MD
Location Address350 CARR 2, BO ESPINOSAVega Alta, PR 00692-6075
Mailing Address35 Calle Juan C Borbon Ste 67-385Guaynabo, PR 00969-5374 · (787) 399-0587
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2024
NPI 1740398668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208100000X
License Licensed in PR · 13090
Definition

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1570 Ave El Jibaro, Interior 2Cidra, PR 00739-3693 · Phone (787) 739-9898 · Fax (787) 739-9899

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ariel Rivera is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ariel Rivera is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911001789

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070404000084

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 17 times for 11 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapist
350 CARR 2, BO. ESPINOSA
VEGA ALTA, PR 00692
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
350 CARR 2, BARRIO ESPINOSA
VEGA ALTA, PR 00692

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740398668, enumerated as an "individual" on August 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 350 CARR 2 BO ESPINOSA VEGA ALTA, PR 00692 and the phone number is (787) 883-1885.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 208100000X.