Dr. Samuel Rivera, MD - Internal Medicine in Hatillo, PR

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samuel Rivera, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Hatillo, PR. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2005, Dr. Rivera delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at POLICLINICA BAYANEY CARR 129 KM. 15.1.

Dr. Rivera accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito, outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Policlinica Bayaney Carr 129 Km. 15.1
Barrio Bayaney

Hatillo, PR 00659

Telephone 7878987990

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Atlantic Emergency Group Psc Facility NPI 1104935154

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Hatillo, PR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -8.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.0 Yrs

State Avg: 31.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Hatillo, PR (1216 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

1.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rivera (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Hatillo Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	14	13	$56.49	$55.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	18	17	$57.20	$54.56
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	12	$23.66	$23.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	19	14	$59.40	$59.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$76.42	$76.25
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	13	13	$58.16	$57.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	30	26	$59.65	$58.17
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	24	22	$23.17	$22.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$110.61	$109.16
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	14	14	$469.35	$440.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$75.56	$74.44
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$369.01	$348.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	28	24	$60.09	$57.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	16	$74.32	$71.59
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	18	17	$22.05	$21.14
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$437.88	$419.39
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$354.98	$338.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	31	28	$51.02	$48.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	22	$67.76	$64.70
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	16	$18.36	$17.49
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$308.81	$293.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	11	$100.07	$95.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$153.11	$146.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PR 18138

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License LA 201418

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1216950 (LA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Samuel Rivera Natal , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1639119670

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 20, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2011

Registered at POLICLINICA BAYANEY CARR 129 KM. 15.1, BARRIO BAYANEY, HATILLO, PR 00659 (Tel: 7878987990)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 193335, SAN JUAN, PR 009193335 (Tel: 7876469724)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2011

Recorded as SAMUEL RIVERA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #18138 in PR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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