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Deactivated NPI 1235589599 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Rafael Serrano Riera , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Waterloo, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Rafael Serrano Riera has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 17, 2016
NPI Deactivation Date February 02, 2017
Total Practice Duration ~6 Years of Practice (2011 – 2017)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rafael Serrano Riera, MD was a registered Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Waterloo, IA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 6 years, Dr. Serrano Riera provided care at the practice location at 1731 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 600 until profile deactivation on 2017-02-02.

Dr. Serrano Riera was affiliated with Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation and accepted Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1731 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 600

Waterloo, IA 507014594

Telephone 3198335961

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Waterloo, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -12.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.1 Yrs
State Avg: 24.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Waterloo, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Serrano Riera (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Waterloo Specialty Average (27.1 Years) 27.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
80 59 $238.72 $118.72
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg
56 20 $2.00 $0.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
32 25 $251.44 $68.30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
11 11 $300.09 $120.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-02
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA MD49693

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

1731 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 507014594

Phone: 3198335961

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

4480 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 527221644

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 507031916

Phone: 3192353886

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Eric Pacheco

Physical Therapist

NPI 1205715844

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

19 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 02, 2026

Registered at 1731 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 600, WATERLOO, IA 507014594 (Tel: 3198335961)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2026

Registered at 1731 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 600, WATERLOO, IA 507014594 (Tel: 3198335961)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2026

Recorded as RAFAEL SERRANO RIERA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2026

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD49693 in IA)

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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2021

Registered at 3200 S WATER ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 152032307 (Tel: 8559377678)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2021

Registered at 3200 S WATER ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 152032307 (Tel: 4124323662)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MT223063 in PA)

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NPI Profile Reactivated March 09, 2017

Record officially reactivated for active practice on March 09, 2017

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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2017

Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, HMT 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2017

Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, HMT 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 09, 2017

Recorded as RAFAEL SERRANO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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NPI Profile Deactivated February 02, 2017

Record deactivated on February 02, 2017

NPI Profile Active June 17, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 17, 2016

Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, SUITE 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2016

Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, SUITE 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 17, 2016

Recorded as RAFAEL SERRANO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 17, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235589599
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 17, 2016
Last Update: May 02, 2026
Deactivation Date: February 02, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1731 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 600

Waterloo, IA 507014594

Phone: 3198335961

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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