Don Rivenbark, FNP
Don Rivenbark is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Sylva, NC with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Don Rivenbark, FNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Sylva, NC. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 20 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
68 Hospital Drive, Sylva, NC 28779-2722
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.07/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
149
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
82
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
172
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 279 35 Facility Drive, Clyde, NC 28721-0279
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Don Rivenbark
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Don Rivenbark for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sylva required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Don Rivenbark
Dr. Rivenbark is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sylva, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 586-7428.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Don Rivenbark
Practice Location
68 Hospital Drive, Sylva, NC 28779-2722
Mailing Address
Po Box 279 35 Facility Drive, Clyde, NC 28721-0279
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