Matthew B Rivara, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Matthew B Rivara is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 543-2346Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Matthew B Rivara, M.D. has been part of the Seattle medical community since 2009 in group practice. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 109 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Seattle17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 4301dNPPES updated 2014-08-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Division of Nephrology Univ of Washington 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521, Seattle, WA 98195-0001

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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
75%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

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

High Cholesterol
58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Diabetes
51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
45%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
38%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
35%

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

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · 2009

    Harvard Medical School

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 2009)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Matthew B Rivara

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew B Rivara for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Matthew B Rivara

Dr. Rivara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 543-2346.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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