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Hospitalist

Joseph R. Rivera, MD

Works at hospitals in Jefferson Hills, PA · Sellersville, PA · Philadelphia, PA … · Pennsylvania

Summary

Joseph R. Rivera, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Jefferson Hills, PA, Sellersville, PA and Philadelphia, PA and other places. NPI 1386679827. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph R. Rivera, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansGroup practice (+5 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joseph R. Rivera work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph R. Rivera at 5 hospitals: Jefferson Hospital, St Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus, Temple University Hospital, The Washington Hospital and Uniontown Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joseph R. Rivera see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 10 practice locations, including Philadelphia, PA, Danville, PA and Wilkes Barre, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph R. Rivera's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Joseph R. Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph R. Rivera accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joseph R. Rivera?
(215) 707-1800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph R. Rivera's NPI number?
1386679827. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joseph R. Rivera works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph R. Rivera at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph R. Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph R. Rivera as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
  • Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
  • Allegheny Clinic2,389 clinicians in the group
  • Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc1,368 clinicians in the group
  • Temple Physicians Inc156 clinicians in the group
  • Montgomery County Pulmonary and Sleep Consultants PC31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Philadelphia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386679827
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians