Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Denise Rivers, DO
Nephrology Physician · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1932193471
- MIPS 86.0 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs on file
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1932 Alcoa Hwy, C-460
Knoxville, TN 379201527
(865) 546-9246
fax (865) 523-6466
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 21, 2012
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #DO1365
- Medicaid
- TN #3723987
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932193471. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,665
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$230,211
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 343 | 188 | $119 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 321 | 117 | $75 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 222 | 35 | $343 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 219 | 107 | $8 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 112 | 71 | $168 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 108 | 45 | $112 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 96 | 85 | $164 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 65 | 35 | $285 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 52 | 52 | $207 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 34 | 33 | $198 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Knoxville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,242
Transactions
64
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 6 | $171.10 | |
| Amgen INC. | 8 | $164.87 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 9 | $140.74 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 10 | $133.70 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 6 | $100.52 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $89.43 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 2 | $59.13 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $58.10 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 3 | $57.83 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 2 | $44.95 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 3 | $44.14 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 2 | $36.93 | |
| Kyowa Kirin, INC. | 2 | $36.10 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $33.36 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $30.43 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
589
Patients
213
Total drug cost
$46,629
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 79 | 45 | $2,121 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 67 | 27 | $5,417 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 61 | 20 | $351 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 58 | 23 | $2,815 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 43 | 19 | $268 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 43 | 18 | $8,112 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 40 | 14 | $195 |
| Minoxidil | Generic | 31 | 16 | $1,342 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 29 | 11 | $233 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 26 | 0 | $246 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Denise Rivers's medical specialty?
Dr. Denise Rivers practices Nephrology Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Denise Rivers practice?
Dr. Denise Rivers practices at 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379201527. Office phone: 8655469246.
What is Dr. Denise Rivers's NPI?
Dr. Denise Rivers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932193471, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Denise Rivers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.