Dr. Jose M. Rivers, MD
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 14
- Publications
- 9
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $392
- Medical groups
- 2
- Practice address
- 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
- Practice phone
- Call (713) 873-2000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Jose M. Rivers is an anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas
Dr. Rivers practices at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County, TX.
Dr. Rivers' NPI, 1992883110, was assigned on November 2, 2006. Dr. Rivers graduated from Universidad de San Carlos FOMS in 1978. Dr. Rivers' Texas license number on file is H5291.
- NPI
- 1992883110NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 1456410620
- NPI enumeration date
- November 2, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (713) 873-2000
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 73
- Medical school graduation
- 1978
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Jose M. Rivers practices at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas
Dr. Rivers' primary practice is Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030 in Harris County. The practice phone is (713) 873-2000.
- Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030 · Harris CountyPhone(713) 873-2000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Jose M. Rivers is affiliated with 1 site of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Rivers' primary practice is Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County, TX. The medical group on file is Baylor Medicine. Dmand AI also links Dr. Rivers to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Jose M. Rivers' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Rivers practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Jose M. Rivers is one of 4,073 anesthesiologists in Texas
Anesthesiology is Dr. Rivers' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207L00000X. Dr. Rivers is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Rivers has a license on file in Texas.
Specialties and state licenses
- Anesthesiology, TexasPrimary
Anesthesiologists near Dr. Rivers
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Jose M. Rivers treated 14 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 66
CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Rivers in 2024. The largest group is 85 and over, with 0 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.70, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Rivers' median patient age at 55, with 78% women.
Dr. Rivers' Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Chronic conditions among Dr. Rivers' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Rivers' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 55
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women78%
- Men22%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Jose M. Rivers takes part in Medicare
Dr. Rivers accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Jose M. Rivers has 9 publications on record
Dmand AI links 9 papers to Dr. Rivers, published from 2006 to 2020. The most frequent topics are Analgesia, Epidural, Double-Blind Method and Fever. Dr. Rivers has published most often in Am J Obstet Gynecol. Dr. Rivers' most frequent co-authors are Laura M. Goetzl, MD, Maya S. Suresh, MD and Jamal J. Hasoon, MD.
Dr. Rivers' papers by year, 2006 to 2020
Topics Dr. Rivers writes about most
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Double-Blind Method
- Fever
- Acetaminophen
- Interleukin-6
Dr. Rivers' most frequent co-authors
- Laura M. Goetzl, MD4 shared papers
- Maya S. Suresh, MD4 shared papers
- Jamal J. Hasoon, MD2 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Rivers
Am J Obstet Gynecol
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Jose M. Rivers received $392 in industry payments from 2024 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 5 general payments to Dr. Rivers from 3 drug and device companies from 2024 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Becton, Dickinson and Company paid the most, $188.
General payments to Dr. Rivers by program year, 2024 to 2025
Companies that paid Dr. Rivers the most, 2024 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Jose M. Rivers graduated from Universidad de San Carlos FOMS
Dr. Rivers graduated from Universidad de San Carlos FOMS in 1978.
- Medical school
- Board certified in anesthesiology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Jose M. Rivers accepts plans from 18 insurance carriers
Dr. Rivers is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Alliant Health Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
- +10 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Rivers accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO11
- HMO9
- Medicare7
- POS6
- EPO3
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Jose M. Rivers's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Jose M. Rivers' NPI number?
Dr. Jose M. Rivers' NPI number is 1992883110. It was assigned on November 2, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Jose M. Rivers?
Dr. Jose M. Rivers is an anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anesthesiology Physician (taxonomy code 207L00000X).
Where does Dr. Jose M. Rivers practice?
Dr. Rivers practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. Dr. Rivers' primary practice is Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County, TX. Dmand AI also links Dr. Rivers to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Jose M. Rivers' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Rivers is (713) 873-2000.
What is Dr. Jose M. Rivers' medical license number?
Dr. Rivers' Texas license number on file is H5291.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jose M. Rivers affiliated with?
Dr. Rivers practices at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.
What medical group is Dr. Jose M. Rivers part of?
Dr. Rivers is linked to Baylor Medicine. Dmand AI links Dr. Rivers to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Jose M. Rivers accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS lists Dr. Rivers as accepting Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Jose M. Rivers see?
CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Rivers in 2024, with an average age of 66.
Is Dr. Jose M. Rivers board certified?
Yes. Dr. Rivers is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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Where did Dr. Jose M. Rivers go to medical school?
Dr. Rivers graduated from Universidad de San Carlos FOMS in 1978.
Has Dr. Jose M. Rivers received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $392 in general payments to Dr. Rivers from 3 companies from 2024 to 2025. The largest total came from Becton, Dickinson and Company.
How long has Dr. Jose M. Rivers been practicing?
Dr. Rivers graduated from medical school in 1978, 48 years ago.
Does Dr. Jose M. Rivers do research?
Dmand AI links 9 publications to Dr. Rivers, published from 2006 to 2020.
Who does Dr. Jose M. Rivers publish with?
Dr. Rivers' most frequent co-authors are Laura M. Goetzl, MD (4 shared papers), Maya S. Suresh, MD (4 shared papers) and Jamal J. Hasoon, MD (2 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Jose M. Rivers accept?
Dr. Rivers is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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