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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivet, Neurosurgeon in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Dennis Rivet, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rivet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivet’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivet’s office at (804) 828-9165.
What languages does Dr. Rivet speak?
Dr. Rivet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Rivet typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rivet 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. Rivet. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Rivet typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rivet 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. Rivet. 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:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Does Dr. Rivet accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 828-9165 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivet accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Rivet in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rivet's office located?
What is Dr. Rivet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740260223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivet
What is Dr. Dennis Rivet's specialty?
Dr. Rivet is a Neurosurgeon near Richmond, VA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Dennis Rivet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivet is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North Hospital, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dennis Rivet accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Rivet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Rivet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivet's office at (804) 828-9165 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Rivet?
Please contact Dr. Rivet's office at (804) 828-9165 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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