Quick answers
- Does Jose R. Alvarez Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose R. Alvarez 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 Jose R. Alvarez Rivera see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 25 services for Jose R. Alvarez Rivera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose R. Alvarez Rivera's NPI number?
- 1417053315. 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 Jose R. Alvarez 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 25 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose R. Alvarez Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 735 Ave Ponce De Leon, Suite 505San Juan, PR 00917 (787) 294‑0350
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in San Juan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417053315 |
| 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
- 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