Who is Dr. Rives, Family Medicine Specialist in Savannah, GA?
Where did Dr. Rives go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jfk Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Rives board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Rives, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rives speak?
Dr. Rives and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Ukrainian
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rives typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rives 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. Rives. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bedsore
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89894: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 4
- L89620: Pressure ulcer of left heel, unstageable
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Buttock
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Open Sore on Buttock
- Skin Wound on Buttock
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98499: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with unspecified severity
- L98419: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with unspecified severity
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rives typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rives 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. Rives. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Rives accept my insurance?
Dr. Rives accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 399-4631 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rives accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Rives in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rives' office located?
What is Dr. Rives's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609828110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rives?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rives