Dr. Rafael Serrano Riera , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Waterloo, IA
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.
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
1731 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 600
Waterloo, IA 507014594
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2011
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Waterloo, IA
Practicing in Waterloo, IA (271 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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: 2026-05-02NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
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
Physical Therapist
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 1731 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 600, WATERLOO, IA 507014594 (Tel: 3198335961)
Registered at 1731 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 600, WATERLOO, IA 507014594 (Tel: 3198335961)
Recorded as RAFAEL SERRANO RIERA, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD49693 in IA)
Registered at 3200 S WATER ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 152032307 (Tel: 8559377678)
Registered at 3200 S WATER ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 152032307 (Tel: 4124323662)
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MT223063 in PA)
Record officially reactivated for active practice on March 09, 2017
Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, HMT 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)
Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, HMT 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)
Recorded as RAFAEL SERRANO, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Record deactivated on February 02, 2017
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, SUITE 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)
Registered at 5 TAMPA GENERAL CIRCLE, SUITE 710, TAMPA, FL 33606 (Tel: 8132532068)
Recorded as RAFAEL SERRANO, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1731 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 600
Waterloo, IA 507014594
Phone: 3198335961
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