Quick answers
- Does Ricardo Garcia Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo Garcia 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 Ricardo Garcia Rivera see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 267 services for Ricardo Garcia Rivera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo Garcia Rivera's NPI number?
- 1366434334. 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 Ricardo Garcia 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 267 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)79 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)67 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)56 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)31 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep (95819)22 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Stroke or mini-stroke53%
- Diabetes51%
Hospitals where Ricardo Garcia Rivera works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo Garcia 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.
- Baptist Hospital of MiamiMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100008
- Homestead HospitalHomestead, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100125
- SGMC HealthValdosta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110122
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo Garcia Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15720 SW 258th StHomestead, FL 33031
- 2501 N Patterson StValdosta, GA 31602 (229) 433‑1000
- 975 Baptist WayHomestead, FL 33033 (305) 878‑3788
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo Garcia Rivera as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Georgia Medical Center Inc61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Georgia Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366434334 |
| 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