Diego Rivera, PA-C
Diego Rivera is a Physician Assistant based in Chicago, IL with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Diego Rivera, PA-C has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2019 in independent practice. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 2020), he has been practicing for over 6 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.57/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1967dNPPES updated 2021-01-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
251 E Huron St Ste 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611-2908
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.57/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better15.73%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
15.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
118
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
89
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2020
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 5, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2020)
Virtual Medical Care With Diego Rivera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Diego Rivera for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Diego Rivera
Dr. Rivera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 926-5924.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Diego Rivera
Practice Location
251 E Huron St Ste 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611-2908
Mailing Address
251 E Huron St Ste 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611-2908
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