Tara Rivera, D.O.
Tara Rivera is a Family Medicine specialist based in Princeton, NJ with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE
With over 27 years in family medicine, Tara Rivera, D.O. is a long-established family medicine physician in Princeton. She graduated from New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3626 Route 1 N, Princeton, NJ 08540-5922
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
265
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,677
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $193k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
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 · 1999
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
401 Ridge Rd Suite 6, Dayton, NJ 08810-3300
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Tara Rivera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tara Rivera for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Princeton 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 Tara Rivera
NPI records show Dr. Rivera as active with telehealth listed in Princeton, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 243-0445.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tara Rivera
Practice Location
3626 Route 1 N, Princeton, NJ 08540-5922
Mailing Address
401 Ridge Rd Suite 6, Dayton, NJ 08810-3300
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