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Dr. Steve Rivera, MD

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2008)
Professional interests include: female incontinence, male incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and more.

Honolulu, HI 96813

Dr. Steve Rivera, MD is an urologist in Honolulu, HI specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Steve Rivera, MD is affiliated with Hawaii Pacific Health, Straub Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.

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Office Locations

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

888 S King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 522-4301
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Honolulu, HI 96813
1-888-SKI-NGST
(808) 522-4302
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Some issues Dr. Steve Rivera, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

anal sphincter electromyography
electromyography
potassium sensitivity test

By Affordability:

anal sphincter electromyography
cystoscopy
electrodiagnostic testing
electrophysiological study
pressure flow study
uroflowmetry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Hawaii, Dr. Steve Rivera, MD performed more anal sphincter electromyography, electromyography (EMG), and potassium sensitivity test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anal sphincter electromyography, cystoscopy, electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, pressure flow study, and uroflowmetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

urologic procedures

In 2023, Dr. Steve Rivera, MD performed more urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Hawaii.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic cystoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Steve Rivera, MD had a list price for diagnostic cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Hawaii. 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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 83
inpatient care 83

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 42
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 35
Dementia 24
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 58
hospital care 35
inpatient care 35
minimally invasive procedures 13
urologic procedures 29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 37
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 58
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 38
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 44
Dementia 22
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, potassium test and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 16
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 356
minimally invasive procedures 24
potassium test 17
urologic procedures 177

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 84
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 38
Dementia 18
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 33
diagnostic procedures 33
doctor visit 542
minimally invasive procedures 42
potassium test 21
urologic procedures 247

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 121
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 128
Other 48
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 64
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Dementia 17
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 35
diagnostic procedures 35
doctor visit 550
minimally invasive procedures 40
potassium test 23
urologic procedures 252

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 197
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 156
Other 52
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 80
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 35
Dementia 16
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 38
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 463
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
minimally invasive procedures 40
potassium test 19
urologic procedures 216

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 179
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 107
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 140
Other 47
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 63
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 37
Dementia 17
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2021 were urologic procedures, anorectal procedures, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 12
anorectal procedures 57
diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 569
minimally invasive procedures 49
potassium test 29
urologic procedures 280

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 139
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 155
Other 53
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 64
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 34
Dementia 15
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 38
diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 535
minimally invasive procedures 39
potassium test 19
urologic procedures 201

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 197
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 152
Other 48
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 63
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 34
Dementia 8
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI during 2023 were urologic procedures, anorectal procedures, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 55
diagnostic procedures 55
doctor visit 437
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
minimally invasive procedures 23
potassium test 17
urologic procedures 237

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Male 152
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 100
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 139
Other 37
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 114
85 and over 56
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and anorectal procedures.

ablation 12
anorectal procedures 38
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 438
hospital care 41
inpatient care 41
minimally invasive procedures 33
potassium test 20
urologic procedures 204

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

Gender
Female 109
Male 154
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 110
Non-Hispanic White 102
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 31
Age
85 and over 48
75 to 84 91
Less than 65 10
65 to 74 97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Cancer 22
Dementia 16

Education & Training

Dr. Steve Rivera, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Hawaii.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Hawaii

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve Rivera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hawaii Pacific Health
Straub Medical Center
Pali Momi Medical Center
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steve Rivera, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steve Rivera, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Honolulu, HI. 

4.9
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $6,653 Da Vinci Surgical System
$6,653
Medtronic USA, Inc. $998 INTERSTIM
$752 		Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro
$246
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $169 PROVENGE
$169
Boston Scientific Corporation $160 AMS 700
$72 		SOLYX SIS SYSTEM
$39 		STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE
$31 		ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
$17
CONMED Corporation $114 AirSeal
$114
Other $751 XTANDI
$118 		Pradaxa
$110 		Exparel
$95 		INTERSTIM
$78 		STENDRA
$76 		Other
$274
Types of Payments
Education $6,000
Food and Beverage $2,845

Biography

Dr. Steve Rivera works as an urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Rivera include male incontinence, female incontinence, and robotic surgery. Patients rated Dr. Rivera highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before performing his residency at Henry Ford Hospital, Dr. Rivera attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Rivera is professionally affiliated with Hawaii Pacific Health.

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