2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1396780409 M.D.
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JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 614 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
89 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 614 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.1K across 89 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. filed 8,334 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2006

NPI 1396780409

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,334 279% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396780409. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 363 VANADIUM RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15243, with a listed phone of (412) 279-1231. NPI 1396780409 was issued on 06/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RIVERO BECERRA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,334 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 614 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $795K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

363 VANADIUM RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243

Provider Details

NPI 1396780409
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.. To verify JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 8,334 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

8,334
Total Claims
$795K
Total Drug Cost
614
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,650
Total Day Supply
252,023
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$495K
Generic Drug Cost
$300K
Opioid Claims
4,752 (57.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 180, 65-74: 280, 75-84: 120, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,744
Gabapentin
1,112
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
1,067
Tramadol Hcl
498
Oxycodone Hcl
381
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
356
Duloxetine Hcl
239
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
184
Pregabalin
183
Baclofen
174

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s 8,334 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RIVERO BECERRA.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s specialty?
JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. wrote 8,334 Medicare Part D claims totaling $795K in drug costs for 614 beneficiaries.
Where is JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. located?
JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. is located at 363 VANADIUM RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15243. Phone: (412) 279-1231.
What is JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396780409, issued on 06/20/2006.
Does JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $495K in brand drug costs.
Does JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. had 4,752 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.0%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,334 Part D claims and 614 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s credentials?
JORGE RIVERO BECERRA, M.D.'s NPI is 1396780409 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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