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Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD

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(383 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Zulia School of Medicine

Professional interests include: preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart problems

201 Lake Shore Point
St. Marys, GA 31558

(912) 729-6821

Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD is a cardiologist in St. Marys, GA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Zulia School of Medicine. Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville and UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE PHYSICIANS, INC.

Office Locations

201 Lake Shore Point
St. Marys, GA 31558

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655 West 8th Street Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32209

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15255 Max Leggett Parkway Suite 3600
Jacksonville, FL 32218

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10475 CENTURION PARKWAY NORTH CENTERONE BUILDING, SUITE 201
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

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Some issues Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD in 2024

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inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

myocardial perfusion SPECT

SPECT scan

In 2012, Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), myocardial perfusion SPECT, and SPECT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in St. Marys, GA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care, cardiac procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	53
doctor visit	42
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	50
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in St. Marys, GA during 2024 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	474
doctor visit	224
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
nuclear scan	68
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	358

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	166
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	76
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in St. Marys, GA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

cardiac procedures	263
doctor visit	133
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
nuclear scan	68
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	205

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	109
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	262
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
85 and over	46
75 to 84	130
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD From 2023 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	34
Cancer	17
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD graduated from University of Zulia School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Zulia School of Medicine

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

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Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 383 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jose Ramon Rivas Rios, FACC, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in St. Marys, GA.

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