NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1053394783 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Ruth Rivera, M.D.
Acupuncturist in Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,684 in Acupuncturist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 799
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$166.46
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ruth Rivera, M.D. filed 6,629 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Acupuncturist in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, prescribing 86% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $166.46
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥96th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ruth Rivera, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1053394783), first enumerated 11/28/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 6,629 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$166.46 in reported industry payments (2 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1053394783 · Acupuncturist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1053394783
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 34K Acupuncturist
- RX-MID 6,629
- BOOK-THIN 47 in Puerto Rico
- PHOTO-ENUM Grace Naing, MD · 2005
Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,629 ≥ 96th percentile 96% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Ruth Rivera, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
6,629 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1053394783 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/28/2005 |
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 Ruth Rivera, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$166
Largest payer
Lilly USA, LLC
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ruth Rivera, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Acupuncturist average
12% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,629 2024 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 2024.
6,629
Total Claims
$387K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,622.033
- Total Day Supply
- 339,906
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $290K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $93K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 38
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 89, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ruth Rivera, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
384 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
381 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
290 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
260 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
221 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
216 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
213 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
192 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 384 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 381 |
| Losartan Potassium | 290 |
| Famotidine | 260 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 221 |
| Simvastatin | 216 |
| Metformin Hcl | 213 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 192 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 182 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 168 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Ruth Rivera, M.D. fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,684
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
799
Avg Claims per Provider
Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s 6,629 claims are above the specialty average of 799.
Nationwide Acupuncturist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Rivera, both outside Puerto Rico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rivera.
One of 47 Acupuncturist providers enrolled in Puerto Rico, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Claudino Arias
MD
Cayey, PR
Dr. Jose Arroyo
MD
Aibonito, PR
Gretchen Borges Leon
ND
Humacao, PR
Jaime Cabre
LIC. ACUPUNCTURIST
San Juan, PR
Arturo Carrion
MD FAAFP
Caguas, PR
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ruth Rivera, M.D. specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ruth Rivera, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ruth Rivera, M.D. wrote 6,629 Medicare Part D claims totaling $387K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
Where is Ruth Rivera, M.D. located? ▼
Ruth Rivera, M.D. is located at 262 AVE LAURO PINERO, Ceiba, PR, 00735. Phone: (787) 885-3674.
What is Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053394783, issued on 11/28/2005.
Does Ruth Rivera, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $290K in brand drug costs.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,684 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 799 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruth Rivera, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ruth Rivera, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ruth Rivera, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,629 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s NPI is 1053394783 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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