CLARITZA L RIOS MD
NPI 1841354164
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Active since December 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
495 FLATBUSH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11225(917) 445-7720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 15, 2023, Sep 10, 2019, Feb 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Claritza L Rios Md NPPES

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

CLARITZA L RIOS MD (NPI 1841354164) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in California (56057) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841354164
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameCLARITZA L RIOSCredential: MD
Location Address495 FLATBUSH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11225-3706
Mailing Address495 Flatbush Ave Ste C5Brooklyn, NY 11225-3706
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1841354164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 56057✔ Licensed in NY · 239843
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 239843 (NY)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 239843 (NY)
495 FLATBUSH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Claritza L Rios Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Claritza Rios reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1050 CLOVE RD, UCC
Staten Island, NY 10301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 724 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2620 KESSLER BOULEVARD EAST DR STE 110
Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Cityblock Medical Practice PA
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
Geriatric Medicine
600 BUSINESS PARK WAY
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Registered Nurse
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Family Medicine
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Social Worker
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Social Worker
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Social Worker (Clinical)
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Social Worker (Clinical)
495 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11225

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 Claritza Rios's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claritza Rios is 1841354164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2006.

Where is Claritza Rios located?

Claritza Rios practices at 495 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225. The listed phone number is (917) 445-7720.

What is Claritza Rios's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Claritza Rios enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claritza Rios is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Claritza Rios's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Claritza Rios reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Advantagecare Physicians PC (Staten Island, NY), Cityblock Medical Practice, P.A. (Indianapolis, IN) and Longevity Accountable Care, PA (Royal Palm Beach, FL). Each 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 Claritza Rios's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claritza Rios was last updated on February 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.