Dr. Patrick Nelson Riggs, MD

Dr. Riggs practices at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York, part of Rochester Regional Health.

Dr. Riggs' NPI, 1962478586, was assigned on February 24, 2006. Dr. Riggs graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Riggs holds New York license 193218.

Dr. Riggs' primary practice is Rochester General Hospital, at 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 in Monroe County. The practice phone is (585) 922-4000.

Dr. Riggs' primary practice is Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York, part of Rochester Regional Health. The medical group on file is Vascular Surgery Non-Invasive Lab, Inc. Dmand AI also links Dr. Riggs to 5 more medical groups and 3 group practices and clinics, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Riggs practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Vascular surgery is Dr. Riggs' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0129X. Dr. Riggs is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Riggs' licenses on file in 2 states: New York and Louisiana.

Dmand AI lists amputation, blood vessel access for dialysis, carotid revascularization, heart device and aorta surgery, leg revascularization and peripheral vascular disease among the conditions Dr. Riggs treats.

CMS data shows 1,335 Medicare services from Dr. Riggs across 12 procedure codes in 2024, for 785 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $117,974 for them.

CMS counts 785 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Riggs in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 291 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 26% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.29, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Riggs' median patient age at 71, with 51% women.

In 2024, Dr. Riggs wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 1 drug, with $116 in total drug cost. In 2020, CMS named 14 claims across 1 drug.

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 0 out of 100 for Dr. Riggs for performance year 2024, reported individually. Dr. Riggs accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Spinal fusion: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 8 papers to Dr. Riggs in 2025. The most frequent topics are Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Arterial Occlusive Diseases and Blood Vessel Prosthesis. Dr. Riggs has published most often in J Vasc Surg. Dr. Riggs' most frequent co-authors are Karl Armistead Illig, MD, Matthew J. Eagleton, MD and Cameron W. Hall, MD.

CMS Open Payments shows 178 general payments to Dr. Riggs from 19 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 99% of the total. Medtronic, Inc. paid the most, $5,703.

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Riggs.

Dr. Riggs graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Riggs is a member of ACS.

Dr. Riggs is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Highmark. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.