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Dr. Richard Pleva, MD

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(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

5350 Distinction Way
Prescott, AZ 86301

(928) 445-4066

Dr. Richard Pleva, MD is a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Richard Pleva, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Tri-City Surgery Center Yavapai Regional Medical Center West and Yavapai Regional Medical Center & Medical Group.

Office Locations

Yavapai Regional Medical Center & Medical Group

5350 Distinction Way
Prescott, AZ 86301

(928) 445-4066

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with hemorrhoid banding

colonoscopy with submucosal injection

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Richard Pleva, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with hemorrhoid banding, colonoscopy with submucosal injection, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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:

colonoscopy with biopsy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

In 2023, Dr. Richard Pleva, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Richard Pleva, MD performed more esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	551
doctor visit	781
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	810
hospital care	219
injections	101
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	810
preventive care	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	551

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	512
doctor visit	726
esophageal dilation	50
gastrointestinal procedures	756
hospital care	202
injections	89
inpatient care	202
minimally invasive procedures	756
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	512

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	71
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	499
doctor visit	721
esophageal dilation	44
gastrointestinal procedures	745
hospital care	134
injections	85
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	728
preventive care	114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	499

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	47
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	454
doctor visit	715
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	671
hospital care	117
injections	67
inpatient care	117
minimally invasive procedures	671
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	454

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	704
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1098
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	632
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	84
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	467
doctor visit	713
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	708
hospital care	188
injections	53
inpatient care	188
minimally invasive procedures	695
preventive care	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	467

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	58
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	476
doctor visit	729
esophageal dilation	47
gastrointestinal procedures	732
hospital care	129
injections	59
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	717
preventive care	140
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	476

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	45
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	451
doctor visit	694
esophageal dilation	45
gastrointestinal procedures	649
hospital care	112
injections	75
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	637
preventive care	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	451

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	587
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	38
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	461
doctor visit	798
esophageal dilation	48
gastrointestinal procedures	740
hospital care	104
injections	142
inpatient care	104
minimally invasive procedures	740
preventive care	137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	461

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	50
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	335
doctor visit	526
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	525
hospital care	93
injections	95
inpatient care	93
minimally invasive procedures	525
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	335

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	31
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	419
doctor visit	659
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	668
hospital care	119
injections	91
inpatient care	119
minimally invasive procedures	654
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	419

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	37
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	390
doctor visit	654
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	661
hospital care	80
injections	127
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	649
preventive care	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	390

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Prescott, AZ were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	455
doctor visit	701
esophageal dilation	40
gastrointestinal procedures	696
hospital care	136
injections	89
inpatient care	136
minimally invasive procedures	689
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	455

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	573
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	200
85 and over	41
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	335

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Pleva, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) and has a state license in Arizona.

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Pleva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Tri-City Surgery Center Yavapai Regional Medical Center West

Yavapai Regional Medical Center & Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Pleva, MD has an average of 1.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Pleva, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Prescott, AZ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,228 Biliary Devices $1,300	POLYPECTOMY $844	RESOLUTION CLIP $83
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,087 Humira $386	Creon $211	Viekira $151	Moderiba $85	Mavyret $81	Other $172
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$1,076 Orbera $1,076
Covidien LP	$980 GI Solutions $980
AbbVie Inc.	$600 Skyrizi $271	Humira $147	Mavyret $111	Rinvoq $51	Creon $20
Other	$6,124 ZEPOSIA $312	ZEPATIER $296	XIFAXAN $226	ENTYVIO $221	DUPIXENT $214	Other $4,855

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,994
Travel and Lodging	$3,717
Education	$311
Gift	$72

Biography

Dr. Richard Pleva is an adult gastroenterology specialist. For his professional training, Dr. Pleva completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. On average, patients gave him a rating of 1.5 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health. His practice in Prescott, AZ is open to new patients as reported by Dignity Health.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Pleva, MD From 2012 - 2022

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