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MATTHEW B RIVARA M.D.
NPI 1740417211
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Seattle, WA

Active since June 11, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY UNIV OF WASHINGTON, 1959 NE PACIFIC STREET, BOX 356521, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 543-2346 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Matthew B Rivara M.d. NPPES

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

MATTHEW B RIVARA M.D. (NPI 1740417211) is an individual nephrology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (60280247) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740417211
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW B RIVARACredential: M.D.
Location AddressDIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY UNIV OF WASHINGTON, 1959 NE PACIFIC STREET, BOX 356521Seattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressDivision Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington, 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521Seattle, WA 98195-0001 · (206) 543-2346
Phone(206) 543-2346
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1740417211 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 60280247
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 60280247 (WA)
DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY UNIV OF WASHINGTON, Seattle, WA 98195
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1740717211WA
Medicare PIN8928049WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Matthew B Rivara 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 ID6800058512
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140602001829
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
18 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers70 claims5,361 services$0.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers28 claims4,200 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers51 claims6,712 services$0.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers45 claims45 services$18.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers82 claims99 services$12.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Matthew Rivara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Rivara is 1740417211. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2009.

Where is Matthew Rivara located?

Matthew Rivara practices at Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356521, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 543-2346.

What is Matthew Rivara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Matthew Rivara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Rivara 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 Matthew Rivara accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Matthew Rivara 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 Matthew Rivara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Rivara is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Rivara was last updated on August 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.