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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivner, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Macon, GA?
Dr. Michael Rivner, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Rivner graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Neurology. Dr. Rivner is fluent in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivner’s office at (478) 201-6539.
Where did Dr. Rivner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Neurology | Medical College of Georgia Program
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine | Emory University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rivner speak?
Dr. Rivner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Rivner typically treat?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Rivner diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rivner. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
- PLS
- Progressive Spastic Paraparesis
- Upper Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- G1223: Primary lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Throat Disorder
- Vocal cord spasm
- Throat spasm
- Laryngospasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J385: Laryngeal spasm
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Rivner typically perform?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Rivner performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rivner. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Vital Capacity Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Spirometry
- Lung volume test
- Forced vital capacity
CPT Codes:
- 94150: Vital capacity, total (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Rivner accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 201-6539 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivner accept in Macon, GA?
Dr. Rivner in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rivner's office located?
What is Dr. Rivner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669582649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivner
What is Dr. Michael Rivner's specialty?
Dr. Rivner is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Macon, GA.
What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Is this Dr. Michael Rivner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivner is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Rivner accepting new patients in Macon, GA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Rivner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Rivner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivner's office at (478) 201-6539 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Rivner?
Please contact Dr. Rivner's office at (478) 201-6539 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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