Dr Paul Arthur Riggs, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Oskaloosa, IA

Dr Paul Arthur Riggs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mahaska County Hospital and his current practice location is 1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 672-3360.

Dr Paul Arthur Riggs is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 24759) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1689699928.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Arthur Riggs, MD
1229 C Ave E,
Oskaloosa, IA 52577-4246
(641) 672-3360
(641) 672-9262

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Arthur Riggs
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paul Arthur Riggs graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689699928
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032014063
  • Enrollment ID: I20090427000204

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Arthur Riggs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689699928NPI-NPPES
020050335OtherIARAILROAD MEDICARE
1030601MedicaidIA
9880OtherIAMIDLANDS CHOICE
IA0101OtherIAJOHN DEERE
43577OtherIABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 24759 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mahaska Health PartnershipOskaloosa, IAHospital
Pella Regional Health CenterPella, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mahaska County Hospital276938867755

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Paul Arthur Riggs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMahaska County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639159304
PECOS PAC ID: 2769388677
Enrollment ID: O20041202000965
Entity NameMahaska County Hospital
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356320659
PECOS PAC ID: 2769388677
Enrollment ID: O20061104000235

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Paul Arthur Riggs is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paul Arthur Riggs, MD
1229 C Ave E,
Oskaloosa, IA 52577-4246

Ph: (641) 672-3360
Dr Paul Arthur Riggs, MD
1229 C Ave E,
Oskaloosa, IA 52577-4246

Ph: (641) 672-3360

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Phone: 641-672-3360    Fax: 641-672-9262

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