Matthew B Rivara, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Seattle, WA

Matthew B Rivara, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice The Association Of University Physicians and his current practice location is Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington, 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 543-2346.

Matthew B Rivara is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 60280247) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1740417211.

Contact Information

Matthew B Rivara, MD
Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington, 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521,
Seattle, WA 98195-0001
(206) 543-2346
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMatthew B Rivara
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience15 Years
LocationDivision Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Matthew B Rivara attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740417211
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800058512
  • Enrollment ID: I20140602001829

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matthew B Rivara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740417211NPI-NPPES
1740717211MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 60280247 (Washington)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 60280247 (Washington)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Nkc Broadway Kidney CenterSeattle, WADialysis facility
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Association Of University Physicians04461626973017

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Matthew B Rivara allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Association Of University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023041159
PECOS PAC ID: 0446162697
Enrollment ID: O20031105000244

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Matthew B Rivara is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Matthew B Rivara, MD
Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington, 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521,
Seattle, WA 98195-0001

Ph: (206) 543-2346
Matthew B Rivara, MD
Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington, 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521,
Seattle, WA 98195-0001

Ph: (206) 543-2346

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