Quick answers
- Does Carlo H. Rivera Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlo H. Rivera Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carlo H. Rivera Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 232 services for Carlo H. Rivera Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlo H. Rivera Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1083391304. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carlo H. Rivera Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 232 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)88 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)44 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)39 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)30 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Anxiety49%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes46%
Hospitals where Carlo H. Rivera Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlo H. Rivera Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341325
- Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340041
- Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial HospitalLinville, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341323
- Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340051
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlo H. Rivera Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 580‑6393
- 321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 757‑5504
- 336 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607 (828) 263‑4133
- 434 Hospital DrLinville, NC 28646 (828) 737‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlo H. Rivera Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UNC Physicians Network LLC998 clinicians in the group
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc228 clinicians in the group
- Watauga Medical Center Inc96 clinicians in the group
- Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital Inc18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Morganton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morganton, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UNC Physicians Network LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083391304 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians