Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ferdinand Rivera, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1215901178
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 18, 2018
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP112480
Medicaid (2)
TX #182643008 · TX #182643009

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215901178. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
37
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,599
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00865 Anesthesia for extensive removal of prostate 26 26 $273
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 11 11 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 306 peers in Houston Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ferdinand Rivera's medical specialty?
Dr. Ferdinand Rivera practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ferdinand Rivera practice?
Dr. Ferdinand Rivera practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Ferdinand Rivera's NPI?
Dr. Ferdinand Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215901178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ferdinand Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ferdinand Rivera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ferdinand Rivera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for extensive removal of prostate (HCPCS 00865); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.