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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riggs, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, IN?
Dr. Elizabeth Riggs, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Riggs graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Riggs is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riggs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riggs’s office at (765) 446-1362.
Where did Dr. Riggs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Indiana University-Purdue University / Indianapolis | Indiana University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Riggs speak?
Dr. Riggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Riggs typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Riggs 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. Riggs. 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.
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Riggs typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Riggs may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Riggs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Riggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Riggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (765) 446-1362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riggs accept in Lafayette, IN?
Dr. Riggs in Lafayette, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Riggs' office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Riggs' Primary Practice
1321 Unity Pl Ste B
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 446-1362
What is Dr. Riggs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578508404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riggs
What is Dr. Elizabeth Riggs's specialty?
Dr. Riggs is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lafayette, IN.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Riggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Riggs is affiliated with Iu Health Arnett Hospital, Franciscan Health Lafayette East 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elizabeth Riggs accepting new patients in Lafayette, IN?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Riggs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Riggs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riggs's office at (765) 446-1362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Riggs?
Please contact Dr. Riggs's office at (765) 446-1362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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