Thomas Rives, M.D.
NPI 1457342370 · General Practice Physician · Little River, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Rives, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Little River, SC (NPI 1457342370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457342370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15069 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,245 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,607 | $120 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 819 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 309 | $121 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 96 | $30 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 62 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 148 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 845 | 243 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 518 | 151 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 464 | 124 |
| Losartan Potassium | 458 | 129 |
| Lisinopril | 408 | 119 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 377 | 110 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$692 across 37 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 14866 Ocean HwyPawleys Island, SC 29585-4801Phone: (843) 235-0760Fax: (843) 235-3026
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-31
- Last updated
- 2021-02-18
- Certified
- 2021-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Rives's NPI number?
- Thomas Rives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457342370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Rives's specialty?
- Thomas Rives is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Rives located?
- Thomas Rives's practice location on file with NPPES is 4237 River Hills Dr Ste 130, Little River, SC 29566-6444.
- What is Thomas Rives's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Rives is (843) 777-7000.
- Does Thomas Rives accept Medicare?
- Thomas Rives is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Rives's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Rives's NPI (1457342370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.