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CARLOS ROBERTO RIVERA MD
NPI 1851488407
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, HOUSTON, TX 77096(713) 442-3222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2026, Apr 14, 2026, Jun 11, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Carlos Roberto Rivera Md NPPES

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

CARLOS ROBERTO RIVERA MD (NPI 1851488407) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L9450) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851488407
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCARLOS ROBERTO RIVERACredential: MD
Location Address560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALLHouston, TX 77096-1615
Mailing Address11900 Viewcrest TerSilver Spring, MD 20902-1553
Phone(713) 442-3222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1851488407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L9450
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, Houston, TX 77096
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Other Identifiers 2

Other8H9698TX · Bcbs
Medicaid171175603TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carlos Roberto Rivera 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 ID9032162284
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250624003611
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 77096 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

THOMAS J WILLIAMSON MD
Internal Medicine
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3222
PADMAVATHI VYSTNAVI KARRI MD
Dermatology
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3222
JESSICA KOH LEWIS MD
Pediatrics
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3222
KEMI ADA SELLS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3222
RAWAN ABU-ELHEIGA
Pharmacist
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3200
RONDA K ELSENBROOK R.D., L.D.
Dietitian, Registered
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3222
DR. KUANGZOO SAMUEL HUANG M.D.
Family Medicine
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3222
MARIA ELISE GILLES APRN-CNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Harris County (713) 442-3222

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 Carlos Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Rivera is 1851488407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Carlos Rivera located?

Carlos Rivera practices at 560 Meyerland Plaza Mall, Houston, TX 77096. The listed phone number is (713) 442-3222.

What is Carlos Rivera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Carlos Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos Rivera 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Rivera was last updated on May 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.