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MR. RALPH RIVERA MSW, LISW-S
NPI 1871047126
Social Worker - Clinical in Cleveland, OH

Active since August 04, 2016PECOS Enrolled
2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH 44109(216) 778-7800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 27, 2021, Dec 11, 2019, Oct 24, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mr. Ralph Rivera Msw, Lisw-s NPPES

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

MR. RALPH RIVERA MSW, LISW-S (NPI 1871047126) is an individual clinical provider in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (I.1801286-SUPV) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871047126
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. RALPH RIVERACredential: MSW, LISW-S
Location Address2500 METROHEALTH DRCleveland, OH 44109-1900
Mailing Address2500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109-1900 · (440) 862-0996
Phone(216) 778-7800
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2019
✔ NPI 1871047126 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in OH · I.1801286-SUPV
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
2500 METROHEALTH DR, Cleveland, OH 44109
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0263587OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and more.Insurance ›

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)

Mr. Ralph Rivera Msw, Lisw-s 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ralph Rivera reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Metrohealth System
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
2500 METROHEALTH DR
Cleveland, OH 44109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,147 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053353896 (216) 957-2442

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44109 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

AMIR RAZAVI MD
Internal Medicine
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-7800
WILLIAM STEPHEN BARNES II DMD
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-7800
CATHERINE V. DABRAMO MD
Emergency Medicine
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-7800
RHONDA KOCINSKI CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-7800
DR. VANESSA PHILLIS HO MD
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-7800
DR. JOI S. COPELAND DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-4725
DR. FRANK KENNER PH.D.
Psychologist (Rehabilitation)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-7800
DR. KRUPA PARIKH MD
Internal Medicine
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Cuyahoga County (216) 778-7800

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 Ralph Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Rivera is 1871047126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2016.

Where is Ralph Rivera located?

Ralph Rivera practices at 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109. The listed phone number is (216) 778-7800.

What is Ralph Rivera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Ralph Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Rivera is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ralph Rivera's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ralph Rivera reassigns Medicare benefits to The Metrohealth System (Cleveland, OH). The 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 Ralph Rivera's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ralph Rivera accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Ralph Rivera 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 Ralph Rivera was last updated on December 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.