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Dr. Joseph Foy Rivers , MD

Anesthesiology • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Rivers, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Rivers delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH ST.

Dr. Rivers is affiliated with Bradley Anesthesia Services Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 309120004

Telephone 7067214544
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Augusta, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -1.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.2 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
188 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (1464 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
95.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rivers (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (19.2 Years) 19.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
31 31 $1410.20 $62.46
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
25 25 $1543.40 $68.54
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
17 17 $1264.52 $60.33
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides
14 14 $1484.29 $63.30
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
13 13 $532.05 $64.77
64416 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter
12 12 $2287.15 $70.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License NC 2016-00028

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 003093

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TN 52247

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 68287

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bradley Anesthesia Services Pc

2305 Chambliss Ave Nw, Cleveland, TN 373113847

Phone: 4235596000

Secondary Practice Locations

941 Spring Creek Rd

Chattanooga, TN 374123909

Phone: 4238947870

2333 Mccallie Ave

Chattanooga, TN 374043258

Phone: 4236986061

2051 Hamill Rd

Hixson, TN 373436614

Phone: 4234957100

2525 Desales Ave

Chattanooga, TN 374041161

Phone: 4234952525

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Zhuo Sun

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1225559594

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 19, 2016

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067214544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 19, 2016

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 19, 2016

Recorded as JOSEPH RIVERS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 19, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #2016-00028 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699937391
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2008
Last Update: March 29, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 309120004

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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