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2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1053394783 M.D.
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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 33,339 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 · 222 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% 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, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ruth Rivera, M.D. filed 7,069 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, prescribing 85% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $166.46
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
7,069 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Ruth Rivera, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
7,069 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Acupuncturist. Verify directly:
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).
Ruth Rivera, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding M.D. credentials at 262 AVE LAURO PINERO, Ceiba, PR, 00735, with a listed phone of (787) 885-3674. NPI 1053394783 was issued on 11/28/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,069 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 222 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $480K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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
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 14.0%
Acupuncturist average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 7,069 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.
7,069
Total Claims
$480K
Total Drug Cost
222
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,408
- Total Day Supply
- 363,353
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $389K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $88K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 51
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.36
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 89, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ruth Rivera, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
427 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
419 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
315 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
268 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
244 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
230 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
227 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
213 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 427 |
| Gabapentin | 419 |
| Losartan Potassium | 315 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 268 |
| Famotidine | 244 |
| Simvastatin | 230 |
| Metformin Hcl | 227 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 213 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 188 |
| Omeprazole | 143 |
* 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.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s 7,069 claims are above the specialty average of 797.
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.
Dr. Claudino Arias
MD
Cayey, PR
Dr. Jose Arroyo
MD
Aibonito, PR
Dr. Gretchen Borges Leon
ND
Humacao, PR
Dr. Jaime Cabre
LIC. ACUPUNCTURIST
San Juan, PR
Dr. Arturo Carrion
MD FAAFP
Caguas, PR
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 2023, Ruth Rivera, M.D. wrote 7,069 Medicare Part D claims totaling $480K in drug costs for 222 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 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $389K in brand drug costs.
Does Ruth Rivera, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ruth Rivera, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruth Rivera, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ruth Rivera, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, 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 7,069 Part D claims and 222 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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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