Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Rivers, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (CMS: Rheumatology) · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1861984437
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-0450
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 390200000X — NUCC code
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861984437. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
694
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$23,927
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 89 | 63 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 75 | 53 | $120 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 73 | 73 | $154 | |
85652 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | 60 | 55 | $3 | |
86140 |
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | 59 | 54 | $5 | |
82550 |
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total | 54 | 44 | $6 | |
82248 |
Bilirubin level, direct | 52 | 43 | $5 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 51 | 42 | $10 | |
84100 |
Phosphate level | 51 | 42 | $5 | |
84550 |
Uric acid level, blood | 51 | 42 | $4 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in New Orleans Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,850
Transactions
66
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 15 | $440.53 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 11 | $262.46 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 7 | $222.12 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 5 | $152.42 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $138.71 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 4 | $118.01 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 4 | $82.90 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 3 | $75.49 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $54.47 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 2 | $49.26 | |
| Chiesi USA, INC. | 2 | $47.23 | |
| Recordati_Rare_Diseases_INC. | 2 | $33.10 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $30.80 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 2 | $30.58 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $24.71 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
239
Patients
49
Total drug cost
$148,053
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 95 | 34 | $881 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 29 | 15 | $1,288 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $1,075 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $63 |
| Azathioprine | Generic | 18 | 0 | $1,397 |
| Orencia (Abatacept) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $89,560 |
| Actemra Actpen (Tocilizumab) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $53,676 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 12 | 0 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 12 | 0 | $83 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Rivers's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Rivers practices Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Laura Rivers practice?
Dr. Laura Rivers practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Office phone: 5048420450.
What is Dr. Laura Rivers's NPI?
Dr. Laura Rivers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861984437, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Rivers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Rivers accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Rivers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.