Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Maria Rivero, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
400 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 300, Webster, TX 77598
2815570300
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1770524233 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rivero from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rivero

Dr. Maria Rivero is an obstetrics & gynecology in Webster, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rivero performed 30 Medicare services across 30 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rivero received a total of $4,029 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rivero is 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▲ 30 Medicare services$ $4,029 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
30
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
30
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination30$40$111
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,029
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $576/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
45
Companies
210
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,659 (90.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$370 (9.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$261
2023
$785
2022
$859
2021
$613
2020
$386
2019
$486
2018
$638

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$397
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$364
AbbVie Inc.
$339
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$296
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$264
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$173
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
ABBVIE INC.
$168
Lupin Inc.
$158
AbbVie, Inc.
$153
Hologic, LLC
$149
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$145
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$141
MILLICENT US INC
$107
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$85
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$85
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$81
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$80
Davol Inc.
$57
Covidien LP
$54
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$51
Organon LLC
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$27
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$25
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$22
Acessa Health Inc.
$22
Biogen, Inc.
$21
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$19
Organon Llc
$19
Vermillion, Inc.
$17
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$16
Avanos Medical
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$14
Medicem Inc.
$14
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$13
Novum Pharma, LLC
$13
ASCEND THERAPEUTICS US, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ACCRUFER · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Acessa · Alcortin A · Aptima Combo 2 · Balcoltra · CERVIDIL · Crysvita · DILAPAN-S · ESTROGEL · Endo Close · FEMRING · Femring · Fluent · GARDASIL 9 · GYN Office Instrumental · Humira · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · Lupron · MAKENA · MYFEMBREE · MYRISK · Mirena · MyoSure · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Omni Lok · Omniscope · Orilissa · PICO · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · Phexxi · SLYND · SOLOSEC · SOLOSEC-CEEK · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · TRUCLEAR · ThinPrep · TruClear · V-LOC 180 · VYLEESI · Veozah · Xulane · ZULRESSO
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 →

Most payments (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $13,429 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
549
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment— Not enrolledN/A
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Rivero is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 18%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Rivero experienced with cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rivero performed 30 cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 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. Rivero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rivero received a total of $4,029 from 45 companies across 210 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. Rivero's costs compare to other obstetrics & gynecologys in Webster?
Dr. Rivero's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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 High for Dr. Rivero) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →