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Dr. John Riggins, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Riggins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. John Riggins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Riggins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riggins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riggins’s office at (212) 305-2500.

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Low Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Circulatory System Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • Past Heart Condition
    • Previous Cardiovascular Disease
    • History of Blood Vessel Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8679: Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Which procedures does Dr. Riggins perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Riggins may include:

    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 (212) 305-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Riggins accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Riggins in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Villagecare

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    Where is Dr. Riggins' office located?

    Dr. John Riggins' Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 305-2500

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    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 1629500699.

    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. John Riggins's specialty?

    Dr. Riggins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. 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. John Riggins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Riggins is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is John Riggins accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. John Riggins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Riggins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Riggins's office at (212) 305-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Riggins?

    Please contact Dr. Riggins's office at (212) 305-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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