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751 W Legion Rd Ste 300, Brawley, CA 92227 - Brawley location
207 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA 92227
About Dr. Bivens
Based in Brawley, CA, Joseph K. Bivens, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under plastic surgery. Joseph graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1977. Joseph is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 586 services to 183 patients. The services billed most often include removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less. NPI 1013118801 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (209) 956-7725
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
751 W LEGION RD STE 300
Brawley, CA 92227
207 W Legion Rd
Brawley, CA 92227
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Breast reconstruction after cancer
- Deviated septum
- Excess skin
- Facial trauma
- Lipedema
Body
- Bat Wings
- Diastasis Recti
- Saddlebags And Love Handles
Body contouring
- Back rolls and bra fat
- Belly overhang
- Cellulite
- Puffy pubic area
Breast
- Gynecomastia
- Hard breast implants
- Inverted Nipples
- Ruptured breast implant
- Sagging Breasts
- Tuberous Breasts
- Uneven Breasts
- Very Large Breasts
Congenital
- Cleft lip and palate
Cosmetic
- Sunken Cheeks And Temples
- Thin Lips
- Wrinkles And Fine Lines
Face and Ears
- Prominent Ears
- Torn Earlobe
Face and Eyes
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Bags
Face and Neck
- Double Chin
- Jowls
- Receding Chin
- Turkey Neck
Facial aesthetics
- Bump on nose
- Gummy Smile
Hand & wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Thumb Tendinitis
Hand and Extremities
- Carpal tunnel
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Trigger finger
Intimate Surgery
- Large Or Uneven Labia
Pain & nerve
- Chronic migraines
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Baby Flat Head
- Missing Ear Or Facial Feature
Reconstructive
- Burn Scars And Contractures
- Facial Paralysis
- Lymphedema Swelling
- Non-Healing Wounds
Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
- Broken capillaries on face
- Melasma
- Stretch marks
Skin and Scars
- Acne Scars
- Excessive sweating
- Keloid scars
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Skin Cancer and Lesions
- Epidermoid cyst
- Skin cancer
Wound care
- Bedsores
Procedures & services
Body
- 360 Liposuction
- Body Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Mommy Makeover
- Thigh Lift
- Arm Lift
Breast
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Breast implant exchange
- Fat transfer to breasts
- Nipple reduction
Cosmetic & Plastic
- Breast Reduction Consultation
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
- Tummy tuck consultation
Face
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Chin Implant
- Double Chin Liposuction
- Ear reshaping surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Facial Fat Transfer
- Lip Lift
- Earlobe Repair
Medical Non-Surgical
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Pediatric and Reconstructive
- Cleft Lip Repair
Reconstructive
- Skin Grafting
- DIEP flap breast reconstruction
- Gender-Affirming Top Surgery
- Lymphedema bypass surgery
- Mohs Reconstruction
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
- Cyst Removal
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox and fillers
- Breast augmentation
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Rhinoplasty
- Tummy tuck
Body contouring
- Apron belly removal
- Fat freezing
Cosmetic
- Chemical peel
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Microneedling
- Thread lift
Facial surgery
- Cheek Implants
Hand & wrist
- Cubital tunnel decompression
Hand and Extremities
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
Injectables & cosmetics
- Double chin fat dissolving injections
- Lip fillers
- Non-surgical nose job
- Under eye filler
Intimate Surgery
- Labia Reduction
Laser treatments
- Laser tattoo removal
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Ear reconstruction surgery
Skin rejuvenation
- Radiofrequency skin tightening
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
586 services · 183 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
256 | More often than most peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
47 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
220 | More than most peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
18 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
18 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
16 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Plastic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph K. Bivens's specialty?
Joseph K. Bivens is a plastic surgeon in Brawley, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph K. Bivens?
Joseph K. Bivens is listed at 751 W Legion Rd Ste 300, Brawley, CA 92227. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph K. Bivens?
The number on file is (209) 956-7725. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph K. Bivens?
Joseph K. Bivens's National Provider Identifier is 1013118801. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Joseph K. Bivens's education?
Joseph K. Bivens attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph K. Bivens have?
Joseph K. Bivens has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph K. Bivens known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph K. Bivens performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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