Physician Profile
Rafael M. Rivera Gonzalez, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rivera Gonzalez
Rafael M. Rivera Gonzalez, MD is a healthcare provider in San Juan, PR specializing in diagnostic radiology. Rafael trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. Rafael is also listed as specializing in diagnostic ultrasound. According to Medicare claims data, Rafael cared for 643 Medicare patients across 677 services. The services billed most often include complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast, diagnostic mammography of both breasts, and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (787) 751-5587
- Email not available
Practice Locations
AVE DE DIEGO 216 SEIN MEDICAL PLAZA REPARTO METROPOLITANO
San Juan, PR 00921
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
Heart & blood vessels
- Aortic aneurysm
Joint & bone
- Hip labral tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
- Chronic pelvic pain
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
- Abdominal X-Ray
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
- Liver elastography
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy
- Barium Swallow
General imaging
- Fluoroscopy
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
- Hip X-Ray
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee X-Ray
- Wrist MRI
MRI
- Ankle MRI
- Back MRI
- Brain MRI
- Hip MRI
- Knee MRI
- MRI Scan
- Neck MRI
- Open MRI
- Prostate MRI
- Shoulder MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Screening & Prevention
- Full Body Scan
- Low-Dose Lung CT
Spine & back
- Spine CT Scan
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
677 services · 643 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
196 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
163 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
72 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
57 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
41 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists 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.
Other radiologists in San Juan 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Rivera Gonzalez's specialty?
Dr. Rivera Gonzalez is a radiologist in San Juan, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Rivera Gonzalez?
Dr. Rivera Gonzalez is listed at Ave de Diego 216 Sein Medical Plaza Reparto Metropolitano, San Juan, PR 00921. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Rivera Gonzalez?
The number on file is (787) 751-5587. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rivera Gonzalez's NPI number?
Dr. Rivera Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier is 1790701704. 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 Dr. Rivera Gonzalez's medical education?
Dr. Rivera Gonzalez attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rivera Gonzalez been practicing?
Dr. Rivera Gonzalez has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Rivera Gonzalez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rivera Gonzalez performs imaging including complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast and diagnostic mammography of both breasts. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Rivera Gonzalez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rivera Gonzalez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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