Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia, M. D.
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Miami Beach, FL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Patients across FL can see Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia, M. D. in person in Miami Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2009 — over 17 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3048dNPPES updated 2018-01-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4308 Alton Rd Ste 830, Miami Beach, FL 33140-4558
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202348.77/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-34.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50.77%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.7 pts)
50.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
272
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
184
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,810
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $103k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$89 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
17 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501336
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Miami Beach 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 Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia
NPI records show Dr. Rivera-Buscaglia as active with telehealth listed in Miami Beach, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 532-0065.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Daniel Rivera-Buscaglia
Practice Location
4308 Alton Rd Ste 830, Miami Beach, FL 33140-4558
Mailing Address
4308 Alton Rd Ste 830, Miami Beach, FL 33140-4558
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Florida
See allSteven J. Scheer, M.D.
Sarasota, FL
Pierre R Herard, M.D.
Fort Myers, FL
Regina Gurevich, MD
Sunny Isles Beach, FL