Quick answers
- Does Rafael F. Unda Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael F. Unda 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 Rafael F. Unda Rivera see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 41 services for Rafael F. Unda Rivera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael F. Unda Rivera's NPI number?
- 1700037892. 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 Rafael F. Unda 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 41 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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 cholesterol61%
Hospitals where Rafael F. Unda Rivera works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael F. Unda Rivera 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.
- Kern Medical CenterBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050315
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael F. Unda Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93305 (661) 326‑2800
- 1700 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306 (661) 326‑2000
- 2101 Stone Blvd, Suite 110West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 920‑2082
- 77 Cadillac Dr, Suite 230Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 920‑2082
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael F. Unda Rivera as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kern County Hospital Authority266 clinicians in the group
- Capital Ob/Gyn, Inc.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kern County Hospital Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700037892 |
| 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