Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera, MD, MPH

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · San Antonio, TX

  • NPI 1740704303
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1310 McCullough Ave
San Antonio, TX 782125601
(210) 428-5908
Additional location
1945 Lockhill Selma RD Ste 204
San Antonio, TX 782131554
(210) 464-6426
Mailing address
Po Box 857
Punta Santiago, PR 007410857

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 20, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #S6471

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740704303. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
650
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$66,141
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 297 109 $113
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 218 99 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 98 96 $110
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 25 $167
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 11 11 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 51 peers in San Antonio Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
85
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$524
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 22 21 $151
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 19 18 $140
Levofloxacin Generic 18 18 $71
Meloxicam Generic 15 15 $85
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 11 11 $77

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera's medical specialty?
Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera practices Hospitalist Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera practice?
Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera practices at 1310 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 782125601. Office phone: 2104285908.
What is Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera's NPI?
Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740704303, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edwin Otero Rivera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edwin Otero 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); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.