Dr. Adam Rives, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Rives
Dr. Adam Rives is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Santa Barbara, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rives performed 2,816 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rives received a total of $2,763 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rives is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
708 | $101 | $432 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
462 | $5 | $26 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
314 | $121 | $660 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
144 | $33 | $144 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
137 | $35 | $163 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
114 | $42 | $236 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
111 | $56 | $268 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
103 | $49 | $444 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
78 | $31 | $140 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
65 | $72 | $372 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
63 | $18 | $60 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
44 | $12 | $35 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
42 | $128 | $2,378 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
41 | $362 | $2,077 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
36 | $11 | $60 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
31 | $75 | $290 |
| Fasciotomy of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to cut the tissue surrounding muscles in the forearm or wrist to relieve pressure. This is done on one side of the limb without removing any tissue. |
30 | $662 | $2,385 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
29 | $220 | $2,073 |
| Application of nonmoveable finger splint A rigid splint is applied to a finger to immobilize it and prevent movement during healing. |
27 | $31 | $165 |
| Static finger splint A rigid or semi-rigid device used to immobilize and support a finger. It helps stabilize the joint and promote healing by preventing movement. |
27 | $2 | $40 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
24 | $241 | $2,553 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
21 | $40 | $526 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
20 | $154 | $1,398 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 20 | $62 | $439 |
| Wrist tendon sheath removal Surgical removal of the lining covering the tendons in the wrist. |
19 | $206 | $1,561 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
15 | $423 | $3,178 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
15 | $95 | $332 |
| Stress imaging of joint A physician applies stress to a joint while performing imaging to evaluate its stability or function. |
14 | $42 | $210 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
14 | $0 | $40 |
| Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment. |
13 | $246 | $2,577 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
13 | $653 | $3,343 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
11 | $138 | $2,418 |
| Partial removal of finger bone nearest hand or middle of finger | 11 | $401 | $6,069 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
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Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Rives is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with 19 years of NPI registration.
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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