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Family Practice

Jose Cruz Rivera, MD

Sees patients in Ponce, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera, MD is a family doctor at 1034 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR 00716. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1255396826. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1034 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR 00716 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Med Centro Inc
  • Medical school: Ponce School Of Medicine · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jose Cruz Rivera, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jose Cruz Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose Cruz 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.
What is Jose Cruz Rivera's NPI number?
1255396826. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jose Cruz Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1034 Ave HostosPonce, PR 00716

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jose Cruz Rivera as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Med Centro Inc66 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Ponce

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ponce, PR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Med Centro Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPonce School Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255396826
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians