Quick answers
- Does Carlos Torres-Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos Torres-Rivera 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 Carlos Torres-Rivera see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 484 Original Medicare patients and 2,127 services for Carlos Torres-Rivera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos Torres-Rivera's NPI number?
- 1215032446. 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 Carlos Torres-Rivera, 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 | 484 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,127 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)583 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)517 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)462 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)223 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)104 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%
- Chronic kidney disease74%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Diabetes53%
Hospitals where Carlos Torres-Rivera works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos Torres-Rivera 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.
- AdventHealth Palm CoastPalm Coast, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100118
- Baptist Health Medical Center - JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100088
- Flagler HospitalSaint Augustine, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100090
- HCA Florida Putnam HospitalPalatka, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100232
- Shands JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100001
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos Torres-Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 199 S Hwy 17, CEast Palatka, FL 32131 (386) 312‑0556
- 204 Southpark E CirSaint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829‑8300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos Torres-Rivera as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amir a Malik MD PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amir a Malik MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215032446 |
| 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