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Summary

Dr. Rivers graduated from the Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Med in 1992. She works in Caryville, TN and 1 other location and specializes in Nephrology and Family Medicine. Dr. Rivers is affiliated with Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
    15 Ratings
  • 34 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Denise Marie Rivers has 4 locations

Dialysis Clinic Inc

173 Patty Hill RdCaryville, TN 37714
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Mon6:30 am - 5:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed6:30 am - 5:30 pm
ThuClosed
Fri6:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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University Of Tennessee Medical Center

1924 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920
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Blount Memorial Hospital Inc

907 E Lamar Alexander PkwyMaryville, TN 37804
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34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Caryville , TNPowell , TNCorryton , TNOak Ridge , TN
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Denise Marie Rivers

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  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • POMCO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Denise Marie Rivers has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Denise Marie Rivers has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Family Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health System

Medical School

Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 1992

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Which hospitals is Dr. Denise Rivers affiliated with?
Dr. Denise Rivers is affiliated with Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Denise Rivers speak?
Dr. Denise Rivers speaks English.

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