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DR. KATHERINE G RIVERA HERNANDEZ O.D
NPI 1740452432
Optometrist in Vega Alta, PR

Active since April 02, 2008PECOS Enrolled
CARR 2 KM 30 BO ESPINOSA, VEGA ALTA, PR 00692(787) 206-5686(787) 915-5058 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Katherine G Rivera Hernandez O.d NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE G RIVERA HERNANDEZ O.D (NPI 1740452432) is an individual optometrist in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (638) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740452432
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE G RIVERA HERNANDEZCredential: O.D
Location AddressCARR 2 KM 30 BO ESPINOSAVega Alta, PR 00692
Mailing AddressPo Box 1333Bayamon, PR 00960-1333 · (787) 206-5686 · Fax (787) 915-5058
Phone(787) 206-5686
Fax(787) 915-5058
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1740452432 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 638
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Katherine G Rivera Hernandez O.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00692 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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 Katherine Rivera Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Rivera Hernandez is 1740452432. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2008.

Where is Katherine Rivera Hernandez located?

Katherine Rivera Hernandez practices at Carr 2 Km 30 Bo Espinosa, Vega Alta, PR 00692. The listed phone number is (787) 206-5686.

What is Katherine Rivera Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Katherine Rivera Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Rivera Hernandez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Rivera Hernandez was last updated on February 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.