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DR. ANGEL B RIVERA SANTOS MD
NPI 1801856026
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Ponce, PR

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2275 PONCE BY PASS, CARIBBEAN MEDICAL CENTER, PONCE, PR 00717(787) 840-1455(787) 848-4657 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Apr 24, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Angel B Rivera Santos Md NPPES

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

DR. ANGEL B RIVERA SANTOS MD (NPI 1801856026) is an individual nephrology provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (12002) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801856026
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANGEL B RIVERA SANTOSCredential: MD
Location Address2275 PONCE BY PASS, CARIBBEAN MEDICAL CENTERPonce, PR 00717-1380
Mailing AddressPo Box 494Mercedita, PR 00715-0494 · (787) 840-1455 · Fax (787) 848-4657
Phone(787) 840-1455
Fax(787) 848-4657
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1801856026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 12002
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.

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. Angel B Rivera Santos 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 ID3678670197
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070517000580
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
77 services14 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.
62 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hospital Damas Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400022
LocationPonce By Pass #2213Ponce, PR 00717 · Ponce County
Emergency services

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400044
Location917 Ave Tito CastroPonce, PR 00716 · Ponce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00717 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
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Cyclosporine, oral, 100 mg J7502
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers13 claims780 services$1.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers37 claims4,560 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers13 claims900 services$0.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers25 claims2,040 services$0.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers19 claims3,420 services$0.99 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
3 suppliers30 claims30 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

VANESSA BERRIOS PH D & ASSOCIADOS PSC
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
2275 PONCE BY PASS
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 290-1111
NEFROSUR CSP
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2275 PONCE BY PASS, CARIBBEAN MEDICAL CENTER STE 202
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-1455
SOUTH RENAL CARE, P.S.C
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2275 PONCE BY PASS, CARIBBEAN MEDICAL CENTRE SUITE 202
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-1445
JOSE GOMEZ MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2275 PONCE BY PASS, CARIBBEAN MEDICAL CENTRE SUITE 103
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 843-8510

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 Angel Rivera Santos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Angel Rivera Santos is 1801856026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Where is Angel Rivera Santos located?

Angel Rivera Santos practices at 2275 Ponce By Pass Caribbean Medical Center, Ponce, PR 00717. The listed phone number is (787) 840-1455.

What is Angel Rivera Santos's specialty?

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

Is Angel Rivera Santos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Angel Rivera Santos 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.

Is Angel Rivera Santos affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Angel Rivera Santos is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc and Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Angel Rivera Santos was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 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.