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Active NPI 1851488407 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Carlos Roberto Rivera , MD

Internal Medicine • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Carlos Rivera, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2001, Dr. Rivera delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL.

Dr. Rivera accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

560 Meyerland Plaza Mall

Houston, TX 770961615

Telephone 7134423222
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +3.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1569 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rivera (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-28
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX L9450

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
171175603 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
8H9698 (TX)

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

15 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2026

Registered at 560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, HOUSTON, TX 770961615 (Tel: 7134423222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2026

Registered at 11900 VIEWCREST TER, SILVER SPRING, MD 209021553

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2026

Registered at 7051 ROCKLEDGE DR, BETHESDA, MD 208171680 (Tel: 3012729830)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2026

Registered at 5730 EXECUTIVE DR STE 230, CATONSVILLE, MD 212281762

NPI Profile Active March 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2017

Registered at 11511 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, PEARLAND, TX 775847298 (Tel: 7134420000)

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2017

Registered at 560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, HOUSTON, TX 770961615 (Tel: 7134423222)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2017

Recorded as CARLOS RIVERA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #L9450 in TX)

NPI Profile Active July 17, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2013

Registered at 560 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, HOUSTON, TX 770961615 (Tel: 7134423222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2013

Registered at 11511 SHADOW CREEK PARKWAY, PEARLAND, TX 775847298 (Tel: 7134420000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2013

Recorded as CARLOS RIVERA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2013

Internal Medicine (License #L9450 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851488407
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 06, 2006
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

11900 Viewcrest Ter

Silver Spring, MD 209021553

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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