Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Louis Rivera work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Louis Rivera at 4 hospitals: Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Louis Rivera see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Louis Rivera's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Surgical Oncology.
- Does Louis Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis 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.
- Does Louis Rivera offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Louis Rivera offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Louis Rivera?
- (858) 554-9100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Louis Rivera's NPI number?
- 1407904592. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Louis Rivera works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis Rivera at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Scripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050424
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050324
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 10710 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louis Rivera as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Surgical Oncologyalso
Other general surgeons in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407904592 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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