Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Rivers, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1245650019
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
316 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 294011113
(843) 724-2010
fax (843) 724-2005 - Additional location
-
100 Hight Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 859-1499 - Mailing address
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Po Box 601495
Charlotte, NC 282601495
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 20, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #82489
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245650019. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
521
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$67,686
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 235 | 235 | $166 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 181 | 180 | $113 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 54 | 53 | $69 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 30 | 30 | $8 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 21 | 21 | $203 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 60 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
182
Patients
182
Total drug cost
$1,982
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | Generic | 48 | 48 | $106 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 47 | 47 | $221 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 18 | 18 | $82 |
| Morphine Sulfate | Generic | 16 | 16 | $43 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 14 | 14 | $113 |
| Naloxone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 14 | $1,141 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 13 | 13 | $176 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 12 | 12 | $101 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Rivers's medical specialty?
Dr. William Rivers practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. William Rivers practice?
Dr. William Rivers practices at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 294011113. Office phone: 8437242010.
What is Dr. William Rivers's NPI?
Dr. William Rivers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245650019, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Rivers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Rivers accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Rivers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.