Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jose Rivero, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Christiansburg, VA

  • NPI 1881694065
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 Elm St
Christiansburg, VA 240731515
(540) 382-6711
fax (540) 382-6712

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 1, 2021
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101056861
Medicaid
VA #005883326

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881694065. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,545
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$134,584
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,361 963 $8
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 573 287 $22
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 468 223 $29
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 397 359 $14
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 371 357 $66
93298 Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 142 25 $25
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 112 112 $20
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 112 112 $13
93295 Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 104 62 $35
78451 Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 100 100 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Christiansburg Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $20.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,280
Patients
1,355
Total drug cost
$831,087
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 597 202 $14,313
Nebivolol Hcl Generic 479 146 $43,722
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 441 118 $560,169
Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) Brand 400 117 $17,640
Losartan Potassium Generic 312 108 $5,741
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 255 90 $2,791
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 253 80 $3,765
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 245 79 $8,222
Lisinopril Generic 237 69 $2,231
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 222 75 $3,639

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jose Rivero's medical specialty?
Dr. Jose Rivero practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Christiansburg, VA.
Where does Dr. Jose Rivero practice?
Dr. Jose Rivero practices at 1201 Elm St, Christiansburg, VA 240731515. Office phone: 5403826711.
What is Dr. Jose Rivero's NPI?
Dr. Jose Rivero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881694065, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jose Rivero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jose Rivero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jose Rivero commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93296); Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93294). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.