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General Surgery

Luis E. Rivera, MD

Sees patients in Placentia, CA · Santa Ana, CA · California

Summary

Luis E. Rivera, MD (General Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Placentia, CA and Santa Ana, CA. NPI 1922133388. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Luis E. Rivera, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
46Years since medical school (graduated 1980)
University Of Michigan Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
American Current Care of California a Medical CorporationGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Luis E. Rivera see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Placentia, CA and Santa Ana, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Luis E. Rivera's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Family Practice and Vascular Surgery.
Does Luis E. Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis E. Rivera accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Luis E. Rivera?
(714) 579-7772, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Luis E. Rivera's NPI number?
1922133388. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Luis E. Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Luis E. Rivera as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • American Current Care of California a Medical Corporation130 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in California

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year1980
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922133388
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians