31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riggs, Vascular Surgeon in Rochester, NY?
Where did Dr. Riggs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Vascular Surgery; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, General Surgery | Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Riggs board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Riggs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Riggs speak?
Dr. Riggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Riggs typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, 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:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
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:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
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
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Riggs typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Riggs may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riggs accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Riggs in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Riggs' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Riggs affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Riggs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Riggs's NPI number?A 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 1962478586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riggs