Dr Christina E Rigas, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Largo, FL

Dr Christina E Rigas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Largo, Florida. She went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. She is a member of the group practice Diagnostic Clinic Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 1301 2nd Ave Sw, Largo, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 584-7706.

Dr Christina E Rigas is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME105082) 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 1679738694.

Contact Information

Dr Christina E Rigas, MD
1301 2nd Ave Sw,
Largo, FL 33770-3120
(727) 584-7706
(727) 585-4807



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christina E Rigas
GenderFemale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience21 Years
Location1301 2nd Ave Sw, Largo, Florida
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:
  • Dr Christina E Rigas attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679738694
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729125588
  • Enrollment ID: I20091027000613

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christina E Rigas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679738694NPI-NPPES
145W4OtherFLBCBS
9355979OtherFLCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease MT 189499 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease ME105082 (Florida)Primary
207RC0200XInternal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine ME105082 (Florida)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FLHospital
Adventhealth North PinellasTarpon springs, FLHospital
Largo Medical CenterLargo, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Diagnostic Clinic Medical Group Inc408252628078

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameDiagnostic Clinic Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407851314
PECOS PAC ID: 4082526280
Enrollment ID: O20031105000430

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christina E Rigas, MD
1301 2nd Ave Sw,
Largo, FL 33770-3120

Ph: (727) 584-7706
Dr Christina E Rigas, MD
1301 2nd Ave Sw,
Largo, FL 33770-3120

Ph: (727) 584-7706

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Largo, FL

Dr. Julie Bard Fogarty, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8787 Bryan Dairy Rd Ste 320, Largo, FL 33777
Phone: 727-394-5650    Fax: 813-635-7939
Dr. James F. Rivenbark, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1301 2nd Ave Sw, Largo, FL 33770
Phone: 727-584-7706    Fax: 727-586-6018
Randal G Worth, DO
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 13644 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774
Phone: 727-595-2519    Fax: 727-595-3872
Dr. Rubaiya Mallay, D.O.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 13644 Walsingham Road, Largo, FL 33774
Phone: 727-595-2519    Fax: 727-595-3872
Tatjana Webster, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 901 Clearwater-largo Rd N, Largo, FL 33770
Phone: 727-584-4533    Fax: 727-581-7386
Andi Canhasi,
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 201 14th St Sw, Largo, FL 33770
Phone: 727-588-5704    Fax: 727-585-7205
Dr. Miranda Giusti, D.O.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3600 Oak Manor Ln Apt 46, Largo, FL 33774
Phone: 727-489-3305    Fax: 727-499-9559

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