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- Division of Nephrology Univ of Washington, 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521, Seattle, WA 98195
About Dr. Rivara
Based in Seattle, WA, Matthew B. Rivara, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Matthew graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2009. Matthew is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1740417211 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (206) 543-2346
- Email not available
Practice Locations
DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY UNIV OF WASHINGTON 1959 NE PACIFIC STREET, BOX 356521
Seattle, WA 98195
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Seattle 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2009 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Matthew B. Rivara specialize in?
Matthew B. Rivara is a kidney specialist in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Matthew B. Rivara located?
Matthew B. Rivara is listed at Division of Nephrology Univ of Washington 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521, Seattle, WA 98195. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Matthew B. Rivara's phone number?
The number on file is (206) 543-2346. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Matthew B. Rivara?
Matthew B. Rivara's National Provider Identifier is 1740417211. 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 Matthew B. Rivara train?
Matthew B. Rivara attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Matthew B. Rivara have?
Matthew B. Rivara has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Matthew B. Rivara do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Matthew B. Rivara the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Matthew B. Rivara's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Matthew B. Rivara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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