Dr. Thomas B. Rivers
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 25 years
- Graduated from: Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1996
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1518963834
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 16811 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, TX 77479. Can help patients with the following: Baker's Cyst, Crohn's Disease, Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sprained Wrist, Ulcerative Colitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518963834. Appointment can be made via the phone number (281) 690-4678. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/thomas-rivers-md-298339. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Thomas B. Rivers.
- ACL Tear
- Achalasia
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Boils
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Compartment Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Diverticulosis
- Elbow Pain
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Frostbite
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Golfer's Elbow
- Growth Plate Fractures and Injuries
- Hammer Toe
- Hamstring Injury
- Head Injury
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Bursitis
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lymphedema
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Pancreatitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Separated Shoulder
- Shin Splints
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprain
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Turf Toe
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas B. Rivers
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Thomas B. Rivers as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Community Health Choice
Network data as of Jan 28, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Community Health Choice
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Harbor Health
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Health G0 $0 Deductible $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health G1S $30 PCP $30 Mental Health Office Visit $30 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1 $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1S $40 PCP $40 Mental Health Office Visit $40 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
WellPoint
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from WellPoint
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 700 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 2500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Thomas B. Rivers is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Ut Physicians
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Biomet | $672 |
| Horizon Pharma | $666 |
| Zimmer Biomet | $613 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1512 |
| Travel and Lodging | $878 |
| Consulting | $33 |
Studies
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1996Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/thomas-rivers-md-298339
Additional Specialities
- Sports Medicine Specialist
- Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Thomas B. Rivers affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers is affiliated with MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas B. Rivers treat?
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers provides treatment for Baker's Cyst, Crohn's Disease, Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sprained Wrist, Ulcerative Colitis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Thomas B. Rivers accept patients with Harbor Health?
Yes, Dr. Thomas B. Rivers is listed in-network for Harbor Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Thomas B. Rivers?
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers's office is located at 16811 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, TX 77479.
Does Dr. Thomas B. Rivers have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers is affiliated with UT Physicians. For the full list of practices see this list.