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RIVERS FAMILY MEDICINE PA
NPI 1821211335
Family Medicine in The Villages, FL

Active since April 11, 2007CLIA 10D1062875 · Accreditation
1503 BUENOS AIRES BLVD, BLDG 110, THE VILLAGES, FL 32159(352) 205-4302(352) 430-0468 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rivers Family Medicine Pa NPPES

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

RIVERS FAMILY MEDICINE PA (NPI 1821211335) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in The Villages, Florida and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization holds an CLIA Accreditation certificate valid through June 23, 2028 and lists Steven J Rivers, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821211335
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameRIVERS FAMILY MEDICINE PA
Location Address1503 BUENOS AIRES BLVD, BLDG 110The Villages, FL 32159-6821
Mailing Address1503 Buenos Aires Blvd, Bldg 110The Villages, FL 32159-6821 · (352) 205-4302 · Fax (352) 430-0468
Phone(352) 205-4302
Fax(352) 430-0468
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSteven J RiversOwner · (352) 205-4302
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 2010
✔ NPI 1821211335 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME88231
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1503 BUENOS AIRES BLVD, The Villages, FL 32159
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Other Identifiers 9

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedK9019
OtherP00289325Rr Medicare
OtherDE3845Rr Medicare
Other5672594Coventry Health Ccn Insur
Other1477589950Dr Rivers Personal Npi
OtherU3334YDr Rivers Pin
Medicare UPINI16704
Other52119Bc
OtherME88231Advantage Care Metcare He

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rivers Family Medicine Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rivers Family Medicine PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Steven Rivers, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1477589950
1503 BUENOS AIRES BLVD BLDG 110
The Villages, FL 32159
(352) 205-4302
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Julio Ugarte, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1942246889
1503 BUENOS AIRES BLVD BLDG. 110
The Villages, FL 32159
(352) 205-4302
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
James Lenhart, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750010112
1503 BUENOS AIRES BLVD STE 110
The Villages, FL 32159
(352) 750-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anthony Desmarais, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1073048138
2771 BROWNWOOD BLVD
The Villages, FL 32163
(352) 750-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.3 mi
Tara Rushing, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609657360
2771 BROWNWOOD BLVD
The Villages, FL 32163
(352) 205-4302
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.3 mi
Carol Burnham
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1841823440
1834 SW 1ST AVE STE 201
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 732-9888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Accreditation 10D1062875

Rivers Family Medicine PA · The Villages, FL
Active · expires Jun 23, 2028
CLIA Number10D1062875
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 24, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 23, 2028
Laboratory DirectorSteve Rivers
Laboratory Phone(352) 205-4302
Laboratory LocationRivers Family Medicine PA1503 Buenos Aires Blvd Ste 110, The Villages, FL 32159
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

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 Rivers Family Medicine PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rivers Family Medicine PA is 1821211335. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2007.

Where is Rivers Family Medicine PA located?

Rivers Family Medicine PA is located at 1503 Buenos Aires Blvd Bldg 110, The Villages, FL 32159. The listed phone number is (352) 205-4302.

What is Rivers Family Medicine PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Rivers Family Medicine PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rivers Family Medicine PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rivers Family Medicine PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Rivers Family Medicine PA. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Family Practice (3) and Nurse Practitioner (3). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rivers Family Medicine PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Accreditation (number 10D1062875) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 23, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Rivers Family Medicine PA accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Rivers Family Medicine PA 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rivers Family Medicine PA was last updated on January 19, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.