Psychiatrist

Dr. Cathy Merle Rives, M.D.

Student Health, University Of California, Santa Barbara, California, 93106-7002

About Dr. Cathy Merle Rives

Dr. Cathy Merle Rives is a psychiatrist based in Santa Barbara, California who is specialized in Psychiatry. Active license number of Dr. Cathy Merle Rives is G81226 for Psychiatry in California. Her current practice location is Student Health, University Of California, Santa Barbara. Patients can contact her at 805-893-3088. Dr. Cathy Merle Rives, M.D., specializes in Psychiatry and her NPI number (Unique professional ID assigned by NPPES) is 1043356736.

Dr. Cathy Merle Rives specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Practice Information

Dr. Cathy Merle Rives's specialty, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can call on the below given phone number for appointment.

Provider Name Dr. Cathy Merle Rives
Specialization Psychiatry
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
Practice Address: Student Health, University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA - 93106-7002

Professional Identification Codes

NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.

NPI Number1043356736
NPI Enumeration Date: 29 Jan, 2007
NPI Last Update On: 08 Jul, 2007

Medical Licenses:

Healthcare professionals can hold one or more medical licenses for different specialties in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Dr. Cathy Merle Rives are as mentioned below.

License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
G81226Psychiatry CaliforniaPrimary

Mailing Address

Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned Practice address.

Dr. Cathy Merle Rives
389 Valdez Ave,
Goleta, CA - 93117-1658
Phone: 805-692-1952
Fax: 805-692-6903

Book an Appointment with Dr. Cathy Merle Rives

To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Cathy Merle Rives at Student Health, University Of California, Santa Barbara, California or call the phone number listed below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some commonly asked questions about Dr. Cathy Merle Rives:

Dr. Cathy Merle Rives is a psychiatrist specializing in Psychiatry. She specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Yes, Dr. Cathy Merle Rives is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, contact the office directly and schedule an appointment.
*Availability may change. Please contact the office directly to ask about appointments.

Dr. Cathy Merle Rives practices at Student Health, University Of California, Santa Barbara, California, 93106-7002.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cathy Merle Rives, please contact the office at 805-893-3088.

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**Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 14 September, 2026.