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- 45 Wells St, Suite 2020, Westerly, RI 02891
About Dr. Rivera
Based in Westerly, RI, David R. Rivera, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,334 Medicare patients across 1,589 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1013930536 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (401) 596-4959
- Email not available
Practice Locations
45 WELLS ST SUITE 2020
Westerly, RI 02891
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,589 services · 1,334 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
173 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
406 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
231 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
198 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
123 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 6
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does David R. Rivera specialize in?
David R. Rivera is an eye doctor in Westerly, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is David R. Rivera located?
David R. Rivera is listed at 45 Wells St Suite 2020, Westerly, RI 02891. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is David R. Rivera's phone number?
The number on file is (401) 596-4959. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is David R. Rivera's NPI number?
David R. Rivera's National Provider Identifier is 1013930536. 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
Where did David R. Rivera train?
David R. Rivera attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has David R. Rivera been practicing?
David R. Rivera has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does David R. Rivera do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, David R. Rivera performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of growth of eyelid; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has David R. Rivera confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David R. Rivera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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