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Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Ibero-American University (UNIBE)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

5225 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 626-2644

Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD is a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Ibero-American University (UNIBE). Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD is affiliated with University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kaleida Health, UBMD Physicians' Group and GENERAL PHYSICIAN PC.

Office Locations

1001 Main St. 4th. Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203

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Kaleida Health

462 Grider Street
Williamsville, NY 14215

(716) 898-5103

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Kaleida Health

5225 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 626-2644

(716) 626-2660

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? Ubmd Internal Medicine - Adult Primary & Specialty Medicine Conventus Building 1001 Main Street, 4th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203

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B6-11 Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY 14203

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

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

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with endoscopic ultrasound

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

fine needle aspiration

image-guided biopsy

image-guided fine needle aspiration

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopic ultrasound

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with endoscopic ultrasound, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), fine needle aspiration (FNA), image-guided biopsy, image-guided fine needle aspiration, therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopic ultrasound, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 Affordability:

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD without biopsy, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic procedures.

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

aspiration	98
balloon dilation	17
diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	50
foreign body removal	44
gastrointestinal procedures	448
hospital care	14
image guided procedures	98
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	448
minor procedures	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127
stent placement (stenting)	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	215

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic procedures.

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

aspiration	73
balloon dilation	29
diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	65
foreign body removal	46
gastrointestinal procedures	521
hospital care	25
image guided procedures	73
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	521
minor procedures	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	125
stent placement (stenting)	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	212

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	32
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic procedures.

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

aspiration	77
diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	26
foreign body removal	36
gastrointestinal procedures	449
hospital care	24
image guided procedures	77
inpatient care	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	449
minor procedures	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	132
stent placement (stenting)	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	186

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	14
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic procedures.

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

aspiration	51
diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	13
foreign body removal	28
gastrointestinal procedures	343
hospital care	47
image guided procedures	51
inpatient care	47
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	343
minor procedures	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91
stent placement (stenting)	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	130

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	32
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	14
gastrointestinal procedures	100
hospital care	104
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	104
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	14
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	20
gastrointestinal procedures	153
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	153
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	21
Less than 65	69

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	59
gastrointestinal procedures	114
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	114
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	20
Less than 65	55

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	45
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

aspiration	13
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	23
gastrointestinal procedures	193
hospital care	31
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	193
minor procedures	13
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	18
Less than 65	48

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

aspiration	23
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	42
gastrointestinal procedures	100
hospital care	29
image guided procedures	23
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	47
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	50
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

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

aspiration	22
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	65
gastrointestinal procedures	128
hospital care	29
image guided procedures	22
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	128
minor procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	18
Less than 65	43

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	73
gastrointestinal procedures	160
hospital care	32
image guided procedures	19
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	160
minor procedures	19
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	24
Less than 65	45

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Buffalo, NY were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	43
balloon dilation	23
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	39
foreign body removal	38
gastrointestinal procedures	246
hospital care	35
image guided procedures	43
inpatient care	35
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	246
minor procedures	43
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	148
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	19
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	86

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Ramon E. Rivera, MD graduated from Ibero-American University (UNIBE). He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Ibero-American University (UNIBE)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (2004)

Board Certification: Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Kaleida Health

UBMD Physicians' Group

GENERAL PHYSICIAN PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,067 Biliary Devices $1,909	SPYGLASS $110	ACQUIRE $18	RESOLUTION CLIP $16	GI DILATATION $13
ERBE USA Inc	$1,034 HYBRID KNIFE $1,034
Sirtex Medical Inc	$268 SIR-Spheres microspheres $268
Covidien LP	$193 Manometry $123	Barrx $16	$54
AbbVie, Inc.	$108 Creon $108
Other	$149 Nexavar $89	Cook Medical Hemospray $23	OFIRMEV $22	Contrave $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,420
Education	$1,034
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Travel and Lodging	$364

Biography

Dr. Ramon Rivera is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. His education and training includes medical school at Ibero-American University (UNIBE) and residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and Graduate Hospital. Dr. Rivera has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). His distinctions include: Guth Humanistic Award, The Graduate Hospital, MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Phlladelphia, PA; ACG National Fellows Forum Award; and ASGE Scholarship for Advanced Fellows, DAVE Project/Massachusetts General Hospital (2007). He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Rivera is affiliated with Kaleida Health and UBMD Physicians' Group. Unfortunately, according to UBMD Physicians' Group, he is not currently accepting new patients.