Sien Susumu-Rafael Rivera, MD
Sien Susumu-Rafael Rivera is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sien Susumu-Rafael Rivera, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 9+ years, working in group practice. Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1397dNPPES updated 2022-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3555 Harden Street Ext Ste 141, Columbia, SC 29203-6894
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.33/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
38
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
15
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
85
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South 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 Anxiety Disorders, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Board certified · Jul 26, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Mailing address
300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601-2842
Differs from practice location
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Sien Susumu-Rafael Rivera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sien Susumu-Rafael Rivera for anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Columbia 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 Sien Susumu-Rafael Rivera
Dr. Rivera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 434-4300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sien Susumu-Rafael Rivera
Practice Location
3555 Harden Street Ext Ste 141, Columbia, SC 29203-6894
Mailing Address
300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601-2842
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