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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riggins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Branden Riggins is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Riggins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riggins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riggins’s office at (607) 737-4200.
What languages does Dr. Riggins speak?
Dr. Riggins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Riggins treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Riggins diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Riggins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Riggins perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Branden Riggins may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Riggins' office.
Does Dr. Riggins accept my insurance?
Dr. Riggins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (607) 737-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riggins accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Riggins in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Riggins' office located?
Dr. Branden Riggins' Primary Practice
2122 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904
(607) 737-4200
What is Dr. Riggins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053933499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riggins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riggins
What is Dr. Branden Riggins's specialty?
Dr. Riggins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbus, GA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Riggins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Branden Riggins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Riggins is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Mercy Hospital Lebanon, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Springfield which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Branden Riggins accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Branden Riggins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Branden Riggins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riggins's office at (607) 737-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Branden Riggins?
Please contact Dr. Riggins's office at (607) 737-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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