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Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD

Accepting New Patients
(LucyBeth Nieves-Arriba, MD)
Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care), General Practice and Gynecologic Oncology
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (2002)
Professional interests include: endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, and more.
2131 South 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD is an oncologist in Wilmington, NC specializing in oncology (cancer care), general practice and gynecologic oncology. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD is affiliated with Novant Health, Novant Health Cancer Institute - New Hanover (Gynecologic Oncology) and NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC.

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Office Locations

2131 South 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

open ureterolysis
ureteral surgery

By Affordability:

hysterectomy
laparoscopic hysterectomy
minimally invasive hysterectomy
total hysterectomy
total laparoscopic hysterectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD performed more open ureterolysis, and ureteral surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for hysterectomy (uterus removal), laparoscopic hysterectomy, minimally invasive hysterectomy, total hysterectomy, and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 25
doctor visit 696
excision 25
gynecologic procedures 39
hospital care 89
inpatient care 89
lymph node procedures 25
minimally invasive procedures 97
pelvic surgery 25
urologic procedures 33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 339
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 33
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 43
doctor visit 872
gynecologic pathology 43
hospital care 188
inpatient care 188
preventive care 43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 448
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 359
Black 76
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 219
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 44
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 36
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 94
doctor visit 775
gynecologic pathology 94
gynecologic procedures 23
hospital care 107
inpatient care 107
minimally invasive procedures 23
preventive care 94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 814
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 624
Black 164
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 402
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 68
Less than 65 148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 36
Dementia 6
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 27
doctor visit 720
gynecologic pathology 27
gynecologic procedures 15
hospital care 173
inpatient care 173
minimally invasive procedures 15
preventive care 27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 398
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 316
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 198
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 38
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, gynecologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 39
diagnostic procedures 14
dissection 12
doctor visit 722
excision 12
gynecologic pathology 39
gynecologic procedures 42
hospital care 168
inpatient care 168
lymph node procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 40
pelvic surgery 12
preventive care 39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 397
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 319
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 213
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 23
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 46
doctor visit 699
gynecologic pathology 46
gynecologic procedures 29
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106
minimally invasive procedures 29
preventive care 46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 394
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 312
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 112
85 and over 30
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 34
Dementia 7
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 19
doctor visit 672
gynecologic pathology 19
gynecologic procedures 18
hospital care 68
inpatient care 68
minimally invasive procedures 18
preventive care 19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 370
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 61
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 23
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 26
diagnostic procedures 12
dissection 12
doctor visit 596
excision 12
gynecologic pathology 26
gynecologic procedures 15
hospital care 39
inpatient care 39
lymph node procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 27
pelvic surgery 12
preventive care 26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 331
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 285
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 23
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 19
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 639
excision 11
gynecologic pathology 19
gynecologic procedures 23
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
minimally invasive procedures 23
preventive care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 313
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 259
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 20
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 15
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 574
excision 11
gynecologic pathology 15
gynecologic procedures 41
hospital care 74
inpatient care 74
minimally invasive procedures 41
preventive care 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 236
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 17
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and depression.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
doctor visit 478
gynecologic procedures 13
hospital care 60
inpatient care 60
minimally invasive procedures 13
open surgery 11
removal of internal scar tissue 11
urologic procedures 11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 240
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 206
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 17
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated as an oncologist in Wilmington, NC were inpatient care, hospital care, preventive care and cytology.

abdominal surgery 11
cytology 36
diagnostic procedures 12
dissection 16
doctor visit 676
excision 14
gynecologic pathology 36
gynecologic procedures 25
hospital care 103
inpatient care 103
lymph node procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 32
open surgery 11
pelvic surgery 16
preventive care 36
removal of internal scar tissue 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
urologic procedures 22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD.

Gender
Female 393
Male 0
Ethnicity
Black / African American 41
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 316
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 30
75 to 84 107
Less than 65 57
65 to 74 197

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 21
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board certifications: Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: Board certifications: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health
Novant Health Cancer Institute - New Hanover (Gynecologic Oncology)
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 191 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wilmington, NC. 

4.9
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $81,042 ZEJULA
$47,140 		JEMPERLI
$30,451
$3,450
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $69,229 LYNPARZA
$69,213 		Enhertu
$16
TESARO, Inc. $50,441 ZEJULA
$46,824
$3,616
Ethicon US, LLC $1,199 STRATAFIX
$389 		DERMABOND PRINEO
$142 		SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix
$111 		ENSEAL
$105 		ETHICON
$99 		Other
$353
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $93 KEYTRUDA
$93
Other $356 Lenvima
$66 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$52 		JAYPIRCA
$23 		Enhertu
$21 		XTANDI
$20 		Other
$174
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $171,850
Travel and Lodging $19,455
Consulting Fee $5,870
Food and Beverage $5,174
Education $10

Research Payments

Dr. Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $17,384.

Biography

Dr. Lucybeth Nieves-Arriba is a physician who specializes in general practice and gynecologic oncology. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Nieves-Arriba's areas of expertise include ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and vaginal cancer. She is affiliated with Novant Health. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Wilmington, NC. She attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. In addition to English, Dr. Nieves-Arriba speaks Spanish.

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