Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Rivera specialise in?
Dr. Rivera is an ophthalmology in Westerly, RI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rivera located?
Dr. 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 Dr. Rivera's phone number?
The number on file is (401) 596-4959. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rivera's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Rivera go to medical school?
Dr. Rivera attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rivera been practising?
Dr. Rivera has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rivera do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Has Dr. Rivera confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rivera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (401) 596-4959
- Email not available
Practice Locations
45 WELLS ST SUITE 2020
Westerly, RI 02891
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,589 services · 1,334 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
173 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
40 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
11 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
406 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
231 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
198 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
123 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
60 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
39 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
11 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 — 23 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 8
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.