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Nephrology

Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera, MD

Sees patients in Aguadilla, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera, MD is a nephrologist at Ofic 1 Carr 111 Km, 8 Bo. Palmar, Aguadilla, PR 00603. Phone: (787) 546-2356. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera had 11 Original Medicare patients and 42 services. NPI 1811143480. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: Ofic 1 Carr 111 Km, 8 Bo. Palmar, Aguadilla, PR 00603 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 546‑2356
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jesus I. Hernandez 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 Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 42 services for Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera's NPI number?
1811143480. 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 Jesus I. Hernandez 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 patients11
Services billed to Medicare42
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Practice locations

Addresses where Jesus I. Hernandez Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Puerto Rico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811143480
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians