Dr. Jorge L. Rivera, MD

  • Tulare, CA
  • General surgeon
NPI1710915137
Medicare services, 2022
15
Part D claims, 2018
24
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$513
Medical group
1
Practice address
869 North Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274
Practice phone
Call (559) 688-0821
Professional email
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Adventist Health Tulare

Hospital · Tulare, California

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Dr. Jorge L. Rivera is a general surgeon in Tulare, California

Dr. Rivera practices at Adventist Health Tulare in Tulare, California, part of Adventist Health.

Dr. Rivera's NPI, 1710915137, was assigned on June 28, 2006. Dr. Rivera graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1979. Dr. Rivera holds California license G43588.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
June 28, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(559) 688-0821
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
73
Medical school graduation
1979

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Jorge L. Rivera practices at Adventist Health Tulare in Tulare, California

Dr. Rivera's primary practice is Adventist Health Tulare, at 869 North Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274 in Tulare County. The practice phone is (559) 688-0821.

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Dr. Jorge L. Rivera is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Rivera's primary practice is Adventist Health Tulare in Tulare, California, part of Adventist Health. The medical group on file is Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG). Dmand AI also links Dr. Rivera to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Jorge L. Rivera's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Rivera practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Adventist Health TulareAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Jorge L. Rivera is one of 2,926 general surgeons in California

Surgery is Dr. Rivera's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Rivera is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rivera is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Surgery, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G43588 · 1980 to 2026 · taxonomy 208600000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists groin hernia surgery among the conditions Dr. Rivera treats.

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Dr. Jorge L. Rivera billed Medicare for 15 services in 2022

CMS data shows 15 Medicare services from Dr. Rivera across 1 procedure code in 2022, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $1,231 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 202215
Paid by Medicare$1,231
Procedure codes1

Dr. Rivera's Medicare services by type, 2021 to 2022

  • 2021
  • 2022
Office and hospital visits
2021: 212022: 1529%

Dr. Rivera compared with the California median for general surgeons, 2022

  • Dr. Rivera
  • California median
Medicare services
15vs 16691% below
Part D claims
24vs 3429% below

Medians across 2,606 general surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Rivera's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Jorge L. Rivera's patients have a median age of 16

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Rivera's median patient age at 16, with 30% women.

Dr. Rivera's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 16

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women30%
  • Men70%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Jorge L. Rivera wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2018

In 2018, Dr. Rivera wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 2 drugs, with $1,476 in total drug cost. In 2016, CMS named 23 claims across 2 drugs.

Part D claims, 201824
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$1,476

Dr. Rivera's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2016 to 2018

  • 2016
  • 2018
Claims for drugs CMS names
2016: 232018: 244%

Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2018, 2 in 2016.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

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Dr. Jorge L. Rivera received $513 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 15 general payments to Dr. Rivera from 7 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. New World Medical,inc. paid the most, $127.

General payments to Dr. Rivera by program year, 2016 to 2025

Companies that paid Dr. Rivera the most, 2016 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Jorge L. Rivera graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Dr. Rivera graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1979.

  1. Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
  2. Board certified in surgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
  3. Board certified in surgical critical careAmerican Board of Surgery

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Dr. Jorge L. Rivera accepts plans from 6 insurance carriers

Dr. Rivera is in network with 6 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • Molina
  • Regence Health Plans

Plan types Dr. Rivera accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare6
  2. PPO5
  3. HMO3
  4. POS2
  5. EPO1

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Sources for Dr. Jorge L. Rivera's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Jorge L. Rivera's NPI number?

Dr. Jorge L. Rivera's NPI number is 1710915137. It was assigned on June 28, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Jorge L. Rivera?

Dr. Jorge L. Rivera is a general surgeon in Tulare, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).

Where does Dr. Jorge L. Rivera practice?

Dr. Rivera practices at 869 North Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274. Dr. Rivera's primary practice is Adventist Health Tulare in Tulare, California, part of Adventist Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Rivera to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Jorge L. Rivera's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Rivera is (559) 688-0821.

What is Dr. Jorge L. Rivera's medical license number?

Dr. Rivera holds California license G43588.

Which hospitals is Dr. Jorge L. Rivera affiliated with?

Dr. Rivera practices at Adventist Health Tulare in Tulare, California.

What medical group is Dr. Jorge L. Rivera part of?

Dr. Rivera is linked to Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG).

Does Dr. Jorge L. Rivera accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Rivera billed Medicare for 15 services in 2022.

Is Dr. Jorge L. Rivera board certified?

Yes. Dr. Rivera is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

What services does Dr. Jorge L. Rivera bill to Medicare?

In 2022, Dr. Rivera's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214).

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Where did Dr. Jorge L. Rivera go to medical school?

Dr. Rivera graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1979.

What drugs does Dr. Jorge L. Rivera prescribe most?

In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rivera's most prescribed drugs by claims were Diphenoxylate-Atropine and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.

Has Dr. Jorge L. Rivera received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $513 in general payments to Dr. Rivera from 7 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from New World Medical,inc.

How long has Dr. Jorge L. Rivera been practicing?

Dr. Rivera graduated from medical school in 1979, 47 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Jorge L. Rivera accept?

Dr. Rivera is in network with 6 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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