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Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD

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Specializes in: Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neurophysiology

Duke University School of Medicine (1978)

1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-2681

Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA specializing in neuromuscular medicine, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD is affiliated with Wellstar, AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC, CENTRAL GEORGIA REHABILITATION, HEALTH SERVICES OF CENTRAL GEORGIA and WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-2681

(706) 721-8701

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Wellstar

1447 Harper Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-4581

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3351 Northside Drive
Macon, GA 31210

(478) 201-6629

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4035 Elnora Drive
Macon, GA 31210

(478) 731-4095

(478) 633-5261

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

By Affordability:

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

electrodiagnostic testing

electrophysiological study

nerve conduction studies

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders, and chemodenervation for cervical dystonia procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders, electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, and nerve conduction studies (NCS) 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	570
doctor visit	391
injections	260
minimally invasive procedures	260

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	417
hospital care	92
injections	189
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	189

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	14
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	427
hospital care	78
injections	238
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	238

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	18
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	420
hospital care	68
injections	146
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	146

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	194
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	42
Less than 65	256

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	355
hospital care	25
injections	154
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	154

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	15
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	249
injections	148
minimally invasive procedures	148

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	263
injections	122
minimally invasive procedures	122

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	319
injections	147
minimally invasive procedures	147

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	208
injections	133
minimally invasive procedures	133

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	262
injections	114
minimally invasive procedures	114

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	11
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	273
injections	101
minimally invasive procedures	101

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	12
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Augusta, GA were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	325
hospital care	65
injections	159
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	159

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	66
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	214
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	67
85 and over	10
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psych/Neurology - Neuro and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psych/Neurology - Neuro

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wellstar

AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC

CENTRAL GEORGIA REHABILITATION

HEALTH SERVICES OF CENTRAL GEORGIA

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$97,335 BOTOX $96,335	BOTOX NEURO REHAB $421	OZURDEX $374	Botox Therapeutic $148	RESTASIS $28	Other $29
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$73,853 SOLIRIS $45,206	ULTOMIRIS $10,146	$18,501
ARGENX US, INC.	$24,049 VYVGART $24,049
UCB, Inc.	$17,849 Rystiggo $11,888	Zilbrysq $5,780	Vimpat $46	$135
Allergan, Inc.	$7,633 BOTOX $7,589	UBRELVY $45
Other	$16,378 Radicava $5,179	Hizentra $4,795	Gamunex-C $1,845	MYOBLOC $200	Aimovig $179	Other $4,180

**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	$170,753
Travel and Lodging	$25,838
Consulting Fee	$25,180
Food and Beverage	$10,769
Honoraria	$4,180
Other	$377

Research Payments

Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD has received 108 research payments totaling $648,800.

Biography

Dr. Michael Rivner's areas of specialization are neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He obtained his medical school training at Duke University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Rivner is affiliated with Wellstar.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Rivner, MD From 2012 - 2022

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