Cassandra Riggs, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Syracuse, NY

Cassandra Riggs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, Pc and her current practice location is 5719 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 251-3100.

Cassandra Riggs is licensed to practice in New York (license number 294454) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1295093763.

Contact Information

Cassandra Riggs, MD
5719 Widewaters Pkwy,
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 251-3100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameCassandra Riggs
GenderFemale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location5719 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Cassandra Riggs graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295093763
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/02/2012
  • Last Update Date: 04/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385875491
  • Enrollment ID: I20180820000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Cassandra Riggs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295093763NPI-NPPES
05247296MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 1295093763 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 294454 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science CenterSyracuse, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, Pc6406760073107

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Entity NameSyracuse Orthopedic Specialists, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669410379
PECOS PAC ID: 6406760073
Enrollment ID: O20031118000264

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Cassandra Riggs, MD
5824 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists,
E. Syracuse, NY 13057

Ph: (315) 251-3105
Cassandra Riggs, MD
5719 Widewaters Pkwy,
Syracuse, NY 13214

Ph: (315) 251-3100

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