Physician Profile
Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rivera Perez
Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Columbia, MO specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Arnaldo trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. According to Medicare claims data, Arnaldo cared for 969 Medicare patients across 1,044 services. The services billed most often include exam of ear using a microscope, removal of impacted ear wax, and exam of ear using a microscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (573) 882-7903
- Email not available
Practice Locations
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
Columbia, MO 65201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,044 services · 969 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
137 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
62 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
22 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Self soft tissue graft | Procedure | 15769 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of cochlear device | Procedure | 69930 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
147 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
104 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
103 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
98 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
83 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Columbia 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez's specialty?
Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez is an otolaryngology (ent) in Columbia, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez?
Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez is listed at 525 N Keene St Ste 201, Columbia, MO 65201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez?
The number on file is (573) 882-7903. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez's NPI number?
Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez's National Provider Identifier is 1962482232. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez's education?
Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez been practicing?
Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity and self soft tissue graft; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Arnaldo L. Rivera Perez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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