Angel Luis Rivera, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Angel Luis Rivera is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Visalia, CA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 37 years in psychiatry & neurology, Angel Luis Rivera, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Visalia. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include schizophrenia, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2069dNPPES updated 2020-09-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
50
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,065
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $503k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Angel Luis Rivera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
Board certified · Sep 22, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
1166 City Park Ln, Decatur, GA 30033-6500
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Angel Luis Rivera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Angel Luis Rivera for follow-up consultations, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Visalia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Angel Luis Rivera
NPI records show Dr. Rivera as active with telehealth listed in Visalia, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (559) 623-0900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Angel Luis Rivera
Practice Location
520 E Tulare Ave, Visalia, CA 93292-3629
Mailing Address
1166 City Park Ln, Decatur, GA 30033-6500
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