Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Vivero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Vivero 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 Richard J. Vivero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 683 Original Medicare patients and 3,238 services for Richard J. Vivero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Vivero's NPI number?
- 1669620589. 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 Richard J. Vivero, 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 | 683 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,238 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)648 services
- Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope (31579)331 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)250 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)192 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)190 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Richard J. Vivero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Vivero 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
- Doctors HospitalCoral Gables, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100296
- South Miami HospitalMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100154
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Vivero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6705 S Red Rd, Suite 704and706South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 667‑4515
- 8940 N Kendall Dr, Suite 504eMiami, FL 33176 (305) 595‑6200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Vivero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Florida Ent Associates Inc156 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in South Miami
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Miami, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Florida Ent Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669620589 |
| 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