Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Rivers, MD
Family Medicine · The Villages, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rivers from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rivers
Dr. Steven Rivers is a family medicine specialist in The Villages, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rivers performed 31,740 Medicare services across 10,809 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rivers received a total of $10,867 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 670 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rivers is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in FL
$10,867 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 88231 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
Verify directly on FL DOH →
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗31,740
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for family medicine
10,809
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,671 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
10,402 | $0 | $1 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,820 | $18 | $30 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,522 | $8 | $13 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
2,191 | $42 | $192 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,966 | $10 | $22 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,605 | $13 | $28 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,319 | $41 | $137 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
972 | $8 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
866 | $10 | $15 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 732 | $18 | $27 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
718 | $4 | $174 |
| Annual depression screening | 710 | $18 | $27 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
634 | $16 | $35 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
550 | $9 | $19 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
461 | $29 | $61 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
308 | $40 | $85 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
291 | $2 | $6 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
264 | $5 | $11 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
238 | $10 | $38 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
224 | $15 | $31 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
217 | $8 | $18 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
142 | $49 | $347 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
141 | $1 | $6 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
111 | $36 | $62 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
104 | $34 | $68 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
99 | $11 | $124 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
97 | $5 | $13 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
97 | $6 | $13 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
91 | $6 | $10 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
70 | $53 | $245 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
54 | $28 | $85 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
51 | $16 | $25 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
47 | $54 | $117 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
45 | $7 | $27 |
| Blood pressure self-monitoring education Training on how to measure your own blood pressure at home. This service teaches the proper technique for using a home blood pressure monitor. |
39 | $9 | $12 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
36 | $17 | $33 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
36 | $97 | $338 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
36 | $29 | $90 |
| Lung volume measurement test A test that measures the largest amount of air you can breathe in and out. It evaluates the total capacity of your lungs. |
36 | $11 | $39 |
| Lung function test measuring exhaled air A test that measures the air you exhale to evaluate how well your lungs are functioning while at rest. |
36 | $36 | $75 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
36 | $32 | $63 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
36 | $43 | $81 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
33 | $115 | $300 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
32 | $3 | $8 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
32 | $68 | $138 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
30 | $60 | $173 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
29 | $1 | $5 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
24 | $19 | $37 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
20 | $36 | $75 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
18 | $12 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 18 | $18 | $37 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
17 | $40 | $81 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
13 | $42 | $137 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunoassay test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. The results are determined through direct visual observation of the test reaction. |
12 | $13 | $17 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
12 | $97 | $179 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.1% high complexity
43.5% medium
56.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,867
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,552/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for family medicine
63
Companies
670
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,867 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,294
2023
$1,334
2022
$1,367
2021
$1,620
2020
$1,644
2019
$1,734
2018
$1,874
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,327
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,178
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,152
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$751
Amgen Inc.
$454
PFIZER INC.
$395
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$337
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$305
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$304
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$295
Lilly USA, LLC
$275
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$275
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$252
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$238
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$235
AbbVie Inc.
$230
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$219
Abbott Laboratories
$166
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$122
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$110
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$102
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$100
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$99
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$93
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$92
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$90
ABBVIE INC.
$86
Radius Health, Inc.
$83
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$81
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$75
Exact Sciences Corporation
$75
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$73
Allergan Inc.
$71
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$59
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$55
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$55
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Eisai Inc.
$42
AbbVie, Inc.
$40
Dexcom, Inc.
$29
Philips North America LLC
$25
Allergan, Inc.
$23
LIFESCAN, INC.
$21
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$21
Bioventus LLC
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$20
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$18
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
EISAI INC.
$13
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% of total payments
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $34 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
290
Per 100K population
72.7
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Rivers is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rivers experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rivers performed 10,402 iron sucrose injection (venofer) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Rivers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rivers received a total of $10,867 from 63 companies across 670 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Rivers's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in The Villages?
Dr. Rivers's average Medicare payment per service is $13. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Rivers) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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