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Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD

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

Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, movement disorders, Botox injection, and more.

5801 Nw 151st Street #206
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

(305) 826-3931

Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL specializing in neuromuscular medicine, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. She graduated from Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD is affiliated with First Choice Neurology and NEUROSCIENCE CONSULTANTS LLP.

Office Locations

First Choice Neurology

5801 Nw 151st Street #206
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

(305) 826-3931

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Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

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“Nivea Ribas, a 57-year-old physician neurologist in Miami who waved a small Puerto Rican flag as she waited for her 85-year-old mother to arrive in a wheelchair, said she worried the island would...”—"Thousands of Puerto Ricans land in Florida, fleeing the misery left by Hurricane Maria", Los Angeles Times, October 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	47
diagnostic procedures	1636
doctor visit	1123
electroencephalography (EEG)	205

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG), diagnostic procedures and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	24
diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	1100
electroencephalography (EEG)	224

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	560
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	118
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Dementia	45
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG), diagnostic procedures and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	22
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	868
electroencephalography (EEG)	187

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	482
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	104
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	47
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	807
electroencephalography (EEG)	163

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	860
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	194
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	54
Dementia	46
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	92
doctor visit	716
electroencephalography (EEG)	114

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	382
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	99
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Dementia	52
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	657
electroencephalography (EEG)	115

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	351
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	89
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	53
Dementia	51
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	564
electroencephalography (EEG)	103

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	322
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	86
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	51
Dementia	51
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	545
electroencephalography (EEG)	119

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	295
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	73
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	49
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2020 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	350
electroencephalography (EEG)	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	189
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	54
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	50
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	336
electroencephalography (EEG)	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	181
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	59
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	49
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	345
electroencephalography (EEG)	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	163
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	52
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Miami Lakes, FL were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

ambulatory monitoring	31
diagnostic procedures	216
doctor visit	673
electroencephalography (EEG)	126

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	7
Hispanic	344
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	84
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	43

Education & Training

Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD graduated from Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1987. She completed residency at Nassau University Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Nassau University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology (2015)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

First Choice Neurology

NEUROSCIENCE CONSULTANTS LLP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lundbeck LLC	$3,396 ONFI $3,308	SABRIL $23	REXULTI $21	$44
UCB, Inc.	$1,700 Vimpat $700	Briviact $675	Neupro $278	$46
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$997 Zecuity $140	AJOVY $98	AZILECT $98	AUSTEDO $90	COPAXONE $49	Other $522
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc	$753 NUPLAZID $753
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$748 APTIOM $628	LATUDA $100	KYNMOBI $20
Other	$9,321 RYTARY $647	NAMZARIC $383	AUBAGIO $371	Nuedexta $361	NURTEC ODT $357	Other $7,202

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,864
Honoraria	$2,925
Education	$676
Travel and Lodging	$247
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$203

Biography

Dr. Nivea Ribas works as a neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Her areas of expertise include migraine, myasthenia gravis, and facial pain. She is affiliated with First Choice Neurology. First Choice Neurology reports that Dr. Ribas is accepting new patients at her office in Miami Lakes, FL. Dr. Ribas obtained her medical school training at Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and performed her residency at Nassau University Medical Center. She has received professional recognition including the following: Speaker Bureau Membership. Dr. Ribas (or staff) speaks Spanish and French.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nivea R. Ribas, MD From 2012 - 2022

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