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DR. GEORGE JOSEPH RIVELLO DPM
NPI 1912263336
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Ridgecrest, CA

Active since April 10, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555(760) 499-3277 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, May 18, 2021, Jul 16, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. George Joseph Rivello Dpm NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE JOSEPH RIVELLO DPM (NPI 1912263336) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Ridgecrest, California, licensed in California (E5167) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of California School Of Podiatric Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912263336
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE JOSEPH RIVELLOCredential: DPM
Location Address1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVDRidgecrest, CA 93555-3168
Mailing Address1081 N China Lake BlvdRidgecrest, CA 93555-3130
Phone(760) 499-3277
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSCalifornia School Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1912263336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
License✔ Licensed in CA · E5167
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George Joseph Rivello Dpm 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 ID9638487168
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151002002425
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show George Rivello reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Same address
Rural Health
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 143 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639448400 (760) 446-0121
Southern Inyo Healthcare District
72 mi
Rural Health
510 E. LOCUST
Lone Pine, CA 93545
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063589174 (760) 876-1146
Rivello Podiatry
108 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
6737 W WREN AVE
Visalia, CA 93291
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558193441 (602) 430-9057
Permanente Medical Group Inc
261 mi
Internal Medicine
7373 WEST LANE
Stockton, CA 95210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548343510 (209) 476-2000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 11056
This procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
390 services136 patients
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
387 services136 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
245 services88 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
113 services28 patients
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 11056
This procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
70 services54 patients
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
69 services53 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

AVINASH M. MONDKAR M.D.,A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, SUITE A
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (310) 657-1995
WILLIAM W FERGUSON M.D.
Family Medicine
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404
MAURICE DUSOL JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404
BARBARA N BASS M.D.
Dermatology
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, STE B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404
ERIN DOHERTY VAN ALLEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-0121
DR. HEALTHY JAYANTILAL DESAI M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404
RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-0121
JAMES HWANG MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-0121

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 George Rivello's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Rivello is 1912263336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2012.

Where is George Rivello located?

George Rivello practices at 1041 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The listed phone number is (760) 499-3277.

What is George Rivello's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is George Rivello enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Rivello 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for George Rivello's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Rivello reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (Ridgecrest, CA), Southern Inyo Healthcare District (Lone Pine, CA), Rivello Podiatry (Visalia, CA) and Permanente Medical Group Inc (Stockton, CA). 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 George Rivello'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 George Rivello was last updated on July 21, 2022. 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.