Gilberto Rivera

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Gilberto Rivera is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Juan, PR with over 27 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(787) 227-0408San Juan, PR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q4 2026

Patients across PR can see Gilberto Rivera in person in San Juan or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 7 Internal Medicine providers in PRSee all Internal Medicine in San Juan27+ years experienceNPI since 2005

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

Torre Auxilio Mutuo Ponce De Leon Ave 735 Suite 408, San Juan, PR 00917

Fax: (787) 229-0408
Patient Condition Panel

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 Diabetes.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Diabetes
67%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
36%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
27%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Atrial Fibrillation
25%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 20, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in San JuanAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 70250 Suite 310, San Juan, PR 00936-8250

Differs from practice location

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Gilberto Rivera

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Gilberto Rivera for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to San Juan required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gilberto Rivera

Dr. Rivera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Juan, PR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (787) 227-0408.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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