38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vigness, Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Richard Vigness is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Vigness completed his residency at Texas Heart Inst, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, General Surgery. Dr. Vigness is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vigness’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vigness’s office at (817) 926-3320.
Where did Dr. Vigness go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Texas Heart Inst, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, General Surgery
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx
Is Dr. Vigness board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Vigness is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Vigness speak?
Dr. Vigness and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Vigness typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Vigness 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. Vigness. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Vigness typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Vigness performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vigness. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Vigness accept my insurance?
Dr. Vigness accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 926-3320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vigness accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Vigness in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vigness' office located?
What is Dr. Vigness's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vigness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043263213.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vigness?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vigness
What is Dr. Richard Vigness's specialty?
Dr. Vigness is a Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.
Is this Dr. Richard Vigness affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vigness is affiliated with Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Texas Health Denton 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 Richard Vigness accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Richard Vigness is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Vigness offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vigness's office at (817) 926-3320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Vigness?
Please contact Dr. Vigness's office at (817) 926-3320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Vigness have?
Dr. Richard Vigness is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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