Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout RIVERA
Based in Lakeland, FL, Joffre Rivera, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Joffre graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Joffre cared for 1,583 Medicare patients across 1,645 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (863) 680-7490
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
Lakeland, FL 33805
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,645 services · 1,583 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
423 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
393 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
245 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
154 |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43242 |
24 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
20 |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43259 |
13 |
| Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45381 |
12 |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
12 |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
12 |
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 gastroenterology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 gastroenterology specialists in Lakeland 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 2000 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rivera specialize in?
Dr. Rivera is a gastroenterology in Lakeland, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rivera located?
Dr. Rivera is listed at 1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805. 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 (863) 680-7490. 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 1760429062. 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 University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rivera been practicing?
Dr. Rivera has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, 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 biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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