Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1043655798
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429
(504) 842-4005
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 25, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #MD.206404
- Medicaid (2)
- LA #2334620 · MS #07353266
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043655798. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
257
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$31,691
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 83 | 43 | $117 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 76 | 55 | $78 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 57 | 54 | $167 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 22 | 13 | $212 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 19 | 12 | $96 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in New Orleans Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
526
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$424,873
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meropenem | Generic | 98 | 0 | $23,575 |
| Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) | Brand | 69 | 0 | $1,369 |
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 63 | 0 | $253,493 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 33 | 11 | $1,378 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $979 |
| Piperacillin-Tazobactam (Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactam) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $8,267 |
| Daptomycin | Generic | 28 | 0 | $15,018 |
| Zerbaxa (Ceftolozane/Tazobactam) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $100,334 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 24 | 0 | $9,767 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 23 | 12 | $335 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera's medical specialty?
Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera practices Infectious Disease Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera practice?
Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212429. Office phone: 5048424005.
What is Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera's NPI?
Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043655798, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.