Tania Lorena Rivera, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
With over 25 years in internal medicine, Tania Lorena Rivera, M.D. is a long-established rheumatologist in Escondido. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Escondido area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2972dNPPES updated 2018-03-17 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
215 S Hickory St Suite 114, Escondido, CA 92025-4359
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.74%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
4.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
161
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
246
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,224
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.70M
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$11.1k received from industry
104 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Tania Lorena Rivera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
8895 Towne Centre Dr Suite 105 #377, San Diego, CA 92122-5542
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190088
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Tania Lorena Rivera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tania Lorena Rivera for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Escondido 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 Tania Lorena Rivera
NPI records show Dr. Rivera as active with telehealth listed in Escondido, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 336-2810.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tania Lorena Rivera
Practice Location
215 S Hickory St Suite 114, Escondido, CA 92025-4359
Mailing Address
8895 Towne Centre Dr Suite 105 #377, San Diego, CA 92122-5542
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