Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wilfredo Rivera, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Flint, MI
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rivera
Dr. Wilfredo Rivera is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Flint, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rivera performed 4,640 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rivera received a total of $2,452 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in MI
$2,452 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,640
Medicare services
Top 8% in MI for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
764 | $43 | $86 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
503 | $62 | $125 |
| 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. |
485 | $93 | $150 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
411 | $121 | $399 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
398 | $10 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
379 | $109 | $291 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
233 | $7 | $14 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
206 | $47 | $150 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
205 | $321 | $800 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
180 | $102 | $237 |
| 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. |
171 | $62 | $104 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
158 | $21 | $53 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
81 | $26 | $70 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
76 | $18 | $47 |
| 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. |
46 | $118 | $236 |
| 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. |
37 | $136 | $348 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
35 | $75 | $162 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 34 | $200 | $500 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
26 | $13 | $32 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
26 | $26 | $66 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
26 | $38 | $110 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
26 | $17 | $120 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
26 | $175 | $406 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
25 | $6 | $14 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
20 | $9 | $24 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
17 | $447 | $1,052 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
17 | $13 | $33 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
15 | $19 | $44 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $18 | $43 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
15.5% high complexity
40.3% medium
44.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,452
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $350/year across 7 years
Top 50% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
61
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$287
2023
$749
2022
$719
2021
$184
2020
$93
2019
$106
2018
$313
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$128
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$47
PFIZER INC.
$37
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 73.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$796
Abbott Laboratories
$534
ABIOMED
$309
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$199
PFIZER INC.
$132
Baxter Healthcare
$83
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$42
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$42
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Merz North America, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 66.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · Amplia MRI · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Confirm Rx · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FUROSCIX · Hillrom - CP 150 Resting Electrocardiograph · Impella · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · OPSUMIT · Optis Coronary Imaging System · PressureWire FFR · Repatha · Resolute · Supera peripheral stent system · Xeomin · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
34
County median income
$60,673
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MCLAREN FLINT
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Rivera is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in MI), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rivera experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rivera performed 764 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Rivera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rivera received a total of $2,452 from 19 companies across 61 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 cardiologists in Flint?
Dr. Rivera's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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