Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernesto Rivera, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Fort Sam Houston, TX

  • NPI 1487011425
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 8.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3551 Roger Brooke Dr
Fort Sam Houston, TX 782344504
(210) 539-9582

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2022
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP129965

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487011425. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,427
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$309,072
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 3,037 226 $87
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 165 75 $97
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 150 107 $125
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 32 21 $153
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 22 13 $104
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 21 21 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Fort Sam Houston Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$36
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $21.11
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 1 $15.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$36

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
808
Patients
159
Total drug cost
$26,099
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 80 22 $900
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 75 19 $950
Potassium Chloride Generic 65 17 $925
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 58 0 $2,127
Gabapentin Generic 58 17 $930
Trazodone Hcl Generic 57 18 $605
Carvedilol Generic 52 0 $533
Losartan Potassium Generic 52 17 $470
Furosemide Generic 50 18 $289
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 46 0 $14,757

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ernesto Rivera's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Rivera practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Rivera practice?
Dr. Ernesto Rivera practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 782344504. Office phone: 2105399582.
What is Dr. Ernesto Rivera's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487011425, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Rivera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Rivera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.