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FRANKLIN RIVERS, MD

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER

Direct Primary Care

Male provider
Dickinson, North Dakota

Family medicine services available in Dickinson, North Dakota, with a direct-pay model.

Credentials & Training

Federally verified
Credential
MD
Medical school
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Graduated
1972
Medicare specialty
Emergency Medicine
Group practice
Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine of Texas PLLC · 112 clinicians
Medicare assignment
Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full

Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.

About

Individuals needing primary health management for acute and chronic issues find care here in Dickinson, North Dakota. Franklin Rivers, MD, practices within the setting of St. Joseph's Hospital and Health Center. Care is provided through a direct-pay model.

Family medicine encompasses preventive health screenings, management of ongoing illnesses, and care for sudden health concerns across the lifespan. This specialty addresses issues ranging from routine physicals to managing chronic diseases like hypertension or diabetes.

Care is offered through a direct-pay structure, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing. The provider is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Health Center.

Areas of Focus

Preventive MedicineChronic Disease ManagementAcute Care

Conditions Treated

Acute illnessPreventive care

Specialties

Patients Served

All Ages

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of health issues does family medicine cover?

Family medicine covers preventive care, acute illness, and long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma, for patients of every age.

Is this provider accepting new patients?

Information regarding current new patient acceptance is not specified.

Does this practice accept Medicare?

Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignment.

What is the payment structure for visits?

The practice operates on a direct-pay model, meaning patients pay for services directly.

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