Quick answers
- Does Maria G. Rivarola accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Maria G. Rivarola may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Maria G. Rivarola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 398 Original Medicare patients and 1,485 services for Maria G. Rivarola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria G. Rivarola's NPI number?
- 1467905117. 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 Maria G. Rivarola, 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 | 398 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,485 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)394 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)161 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)142 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)112 services
- Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected (0241U)91 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis47%
- Depression32%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Diabetes22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria G. Rivarola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 147 Asheland AveAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 258‑1188
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria G. Rivarola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Biltmore Medical Associates PA10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Biltmore Medical Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467905117 |
| 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