Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · San Juan, PR

  • NPI 1588774111
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1395 Calle San Rafael
San Juan, PR 009092518
(787) 303-5410
fax (939) 697-6198
Additional location
1399 Calle Feria
San Juan, PR 009101416
fax (787) 303-5411
Mailing address
Po Box 19416
San Juan, PR 009101416

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 19, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #13268

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588774111. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
25
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$13,231
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
49010 Exploration behind abdominal cavity 13 13 $915
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in San Juan Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,572
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 4 $7,572.14

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$7,475
Food and Beverage
$97

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
192
Patients
58
Total drug cost
$10,002
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 178 58 $9,468
Calcitriol Generic 14 0 $534

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz practices Surgery Physician in San Juan, PR.
Where does Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz practice?
Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz practices at 1395 Calle San Rafael, San Juan, PR 009092518. Office phone: 7873035410.
What is Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588774111, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exploration behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS 49010); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.