Surgeon profile
Carlos Rivera-Tavarez, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Cordova, TN 38018NPI 1881681070
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
553 Medicare cases/yr
415 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transforaminal Epidural Injection — Lumbar CPT 64483 | 458 | ≈ flat | 353 |
| Spinal Cord Stimulator — Trial Lead CPT 63650 | 50 | new | 18 |
| Spinal Cord Stimulator — Generator Implant CPT 63685 | 27 | ▲ +93% | 26 |
| Radiofrequency Ablation — Lumbar Facet CPT 64635 | 18 | ▲ +13% | 18 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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