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Dr. Robert Rivera, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

St. Louis University School of Medicine

7330 N 99th Avenue Suite 200
Glendale, AZ 85307

(602) 406-0033

Dr. Robert Rivera, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Rivera, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and Dignity Health Arizona.

Office Locations

17040 N 51st Avenue Suite 100
Glendale, AZ 85308

(602) 406-1164

(623) 935-9495

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Dignity Health Arizona

350 W Thomas Road Radiology Department
Phoenix, AZ 85013

(602) 406-3430

(602) 406-2335

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4975 N Dysart Road Unit 100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

(602) 406-8852

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625 N 6th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 406-8222

(602) 406-7811

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7330 N 99th Avenue Suite 200
Glendale, AZ 85307

(602) 406-0033

(602) 406-0035

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

pelvis X-ray

By Affordability:

hand X-ray

thoracic imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Robert Rivera, MD performed more knee X-ray, and pelvis X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hand X-ray, and thoracic (chest) imaging 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 10%

By Volume:

tibia and fibula X-ray

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Robert Rivera, MD performed more tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for arm X-ray, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), neck X-ray, spine imaging, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

musculoskeletal imaging

X-rays

By Affordability:

abdominal CT scan

ankle MRI

ankle X-ray

cervical spine CT scan

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity MRI

lower extremity venous duplex

tibia and fibula X-ray

upper extremity MRI

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

venous duplex ultrasound

venous ultrasound

wrist MRI

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Robert Rivera, MD performed more musculoskeletal imaging, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal CT scan, ankle MRI, ankle X-ray, cervical (neck) spine CT scan, chest X-ray, CT scan, duplex ultrasound, elbow MRI, foot X-ray, hip MRI, joint MRI, joint X-ray, knee MRI, knee X-ray, leg CT scan, leg X-ray, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity MRI, lower extremity venous duplex, pelvic CT scan, pelvis X-ray, rib X-ray, shoulder MRI, spine CT scan, spine X-ray, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, upper extremity MRI, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, venous duplex ultrasound, venous ultrasound, and wrist MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ during 2012 were X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

thoracic (chest) imaging	30
X-rays	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	144
CT scan	270
gastrointestinal procedures	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	303
pelvic imaging	221
spinal procedures	240
thoracic (chest) imaging	1322
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
vascular procedures	54
X-rays	1875

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1023
Female	1171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1703
Black	120
Hispanic	258
Asian	20
Other	44
Native American	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1076
From 75 to 84	574
85 and over	161
Less than 65	383

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ during 2018 were X-rays, CT scan, musculoskeletal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	202
CT scan	308
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hip imaging	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	294
pelvic imaging	245
spinal procedures	162
thoracic (chest) imaging	133
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
vascular procedures	44
X-rays	594

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1059
Female	1079

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1658
Black	107
Hispanic	238
Asian	23
Other	52
Native American	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1100
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	144
Less than 65	330

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ during 2019 were X-rays, CT scan, musculoskeletal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	176
CT scan	319
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hip imaging	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	308
pelvic imaging	237
spinal procedures	167
thoracic (chest) imaging	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vascular procedures	59
X-rays	528

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1123
Female	1184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1762
Black	132
Hispanic	253
Asian	29
Other	46
Native American	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1163
From 75 to 84	624
85 and over	172
Less than 65	348

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, CT scan and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	162
CT scan	237
gastrointestinal procedures	20
musculoskeletal imaging	308
pelvic imaging	228
spinal procedures	152
thoracic (chest) imaging	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	54
vascular procedures	38
X-rays	572

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	989
Female	953

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1493
Black	87
Hispanic	224
Asian	20
Other	42
Native American	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	967
From 75 to 84	554
85 and over	142
Less than 65	279

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, CT scan and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	143
CT scan	249
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hip imaging	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	319
pelvic imaging	223
spinal procedures	177
thoracic (chest) imaging	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
vascular procedures	56
X-rays	610

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1068
Female	1046

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1638
Black	79
Hispanic	233
Asian	38
Other	55
Native American	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1045
From 75 to 84	658
85 and over	166
Less than 65	245

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	84
CT scan	132
musculoskeletal imaging	468
pelvic imaging	178
spinal procedures	192
thoracic (chest) imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
vascular procedures	36
X-rays	750

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1008
Female	1286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1901
Black	105
Hispanic	162
Asian	25
Other	65
Native American	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1087
From 75 to 84	742
85 and over	213
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Glendale, AZ were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, thoracic (chest) imaging and CT scan.

abdominal imaging	151
CT scan	252
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hip imaging	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	333
pelvic imaging	222
spinal procedures	181
thoracic (chest) imaging	253
ultrasound (sonogram)	57
vascular procedures	47
X-rays	708

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	895
Female	959

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	90
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	1450
Hispanic	195
Native American / Alaskan Native	53
Other	43

**Age**
75 to 84	530
85 and over	142
Less than 65	262
65 to 74	919

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Rivera, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Rivera, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	12
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Rivera, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He is certified by the Radiology Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Board Certification: Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Rivera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Dignity Health Arizona

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert Rivera, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, TRICARE and First Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Rivera, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare

TRICARE

First Health

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Biography

Dr. Robert Rivera's medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. He obtained his medical school training at St. Louis University School of Medicine and performed his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Rivera appears to be an in-network provider for Coventry, First Health, Cigna, and more. He is affiliated with Dignity Health. According to Dignity Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Phoenix, AZ.