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Active NPI 1730335316 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Guillermo Rivera Colon , MD

Surgery • Arecibo, PR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Guillermo Rivera Colon, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Arecibo, PR. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Rivera Colon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at CARR 129 KM 1.1 HOSPITAL PAVIA ARECIBO.

Dr. Rivera Colon accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Carr 129 Km 1.1 Hospital Pavia Arecibo
Instituto De Cirugia Del Norte

Arecibo, PR 00613

Telephone 7876507272
Fax 7876507269
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Arecibo, PR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -9.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.4 Yrs
State Avg: 30.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Arecibo, PR (254 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
37.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rivera Colon (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Arecibo Specialty Average (27.4 Years) 27.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
21 17 $300.00 $186.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PR 18709

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Secondary Practice Locations

Cond. Medical Center Plaza, Apto 402

San Juan, PR 00921

Phone: 7874662961

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 15, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 15, 2017

Registered at CARR 129 KM 1.1 HOSPITAL PAVIA ARECIBO, INSTITUTO DE CIRUGIA DEL NORTE, ARECIBO, PR 00613 (Tel: (787) 650-7272)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 15, 2017

Registered at CARR 129 KM 1.1 HOSPITAL PAVIA ARECIBO, INSTITUTO DE CIRUGIA DEL NORTE, ARECIBO, PR 00613 (Tel: 7876507272)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 15, 2017

Recorded as GUILLERMO RIVERA COLON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 15, 2017

Surgery (License #18709 in PR)

NPI Profile Active August 14, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2008

Registered at COND. MEDICAL CENTER PLAZA, APTO 402, SAN JUAN, PR 00921 (Tel: 7874662961)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2008

Registered at COND. MEDICAL CENTER PLAZA, APTO 402, SAN JUAN, PR 00921 (Tel: 7874662961)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 14, 2008

Recorded as GUILLERMO RIVERA COLON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 14, 2008

Surgery (License #12040I in PR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 14, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730335316
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 14, 2008
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Carr 129 Km 1.1 Hospital Pavia Arecibo, Instituto De Cirugia Del Norte

Arecibo, PR 00613

Phone: 7876507272

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