Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rolando Rivera, M.D.
Urology Physician · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rivera
Dr. Rolando Rivera is an urology physician in Naples, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rivera performed 4,230 Medicare services across 2,783 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rivera received a total of $411,505 from 80 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1108 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rivera is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 28% volume in FL
$411,505 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,230
Medicare services
Top 28% in FL for urology physician
2,783
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~223 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,623 | $96 | $273 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
511 | $2 | $5 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
331 | $8 | $26 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
324 | $6 | $6 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
260 | $51 | $159 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
164 | $69 | $227 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
151 | $123 | $422 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
101 | $43 | $129 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 81 | $137 | $336 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
78 | $186 | $610 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
48 | $18 | $57 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
44 | $95 | $298 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
34 | $50 | $193 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
34 | $40 | $142 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
34 | $131 | $454 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
32 | $6 | $36 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
32 | $29 | $162 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
32 | $320 | $783 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
28 | $22 | $65 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
27 | $158 | $535 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
21 | $42 | $156 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
20 | $133 | $462 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
20 | $93 | $459 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
20 | $86 | $412 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
20 | $35 | $105 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
19 | $25 | $81 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
19 | $145 | $498 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
18 | $302 | $920 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
16 | $124 | $443 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
14 | $436 | $1,491 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
13 | $234 | $735 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
13 | $350 | $1,061 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
13 | $82 | $333 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
12 | $144 | $523 |
| Bladder/urethra growth removal via endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 0.5 and 2.0 centimeters. |
12 | $177 | $628 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
11 | $151 | $350 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.3% high complexity
9.2% medium
89.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$411,505
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $58,786/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for urology physician
80
Companies
1,108
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$340,983 (82.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$46,379 (11.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$24,143 (5.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$34,144
2023
$131,291
2022
$105,133
2021
$59,927
2020
$40,826
2019
$36,623
2018
$3,562
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$289,114
NeoTract Inc.
$68,567
Axonics, Inc.
$11,763
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$10,926
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$7,856
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$2,955
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$2,375
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,937
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$1,686
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$1,315
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,119
Uromedica, Incorporated
$1,000
Coloplast Corp
$738
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$692
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$628
Medtronic, Inc.
$557
PFIZER INC.
$550
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$480
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$354
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$326
Photocure Inc
$324
Baudax Bio Inc.
$254
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$254
ABBVIE INC.
$249
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$248
COLOPLAST CORP
$248
Ambu Inc.
$246
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$222
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$212
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$211
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$209
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$206
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$204
CONMED Corporation
$169
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$165
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$162
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$158
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$153
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$152
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$150
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Calyxo, Inc.
$148
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$142
Augmenix, Inc.
$137
Amgen Inc.
$135
Allergan, Inc.
$118
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$110
FEMSelect Inc.
$110
Caldera Medical, Inc
$104
Tolmar, Inc.
$98
AbbVie Inc.
$88
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$80
UroGPO LLC
$70
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$64
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$62
Olympus America Inc.
$56
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$52
Endo USA, Inc.
$51
Allergan Inc.
$49
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$47
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$45
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$44
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$43
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$38
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
PRN Medical Services, LLC
$24
Innovation Technologies Inc
$24
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$23
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$22
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$17
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Profound Medical Corp.
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$11
AbbVie, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 89.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for urology physician in FL.
Equivalent to $9,728 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
12.9
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
5.2 mi
5.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Rivera is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rivera experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rivera performed 1,623 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Rivera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rivera received a total of $411,505 from 80 companies across 1,108 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Rivera's costs compare to other urology physicians in Naples?
Dr. Rivera's average Medicare payment per service is $71. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Rivera) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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