Physician Profile
Cassandra Riggs, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Riggs
Cassandra Riggs, MD practices orthopaedic hand surgery in Syracuse, NY. Cassandra is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Cassandra provided 1,289 services to 1,036 patients.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (315) 251-3100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5719 WIDEWATERS PKWY
Syracuse, NY 13214
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,289 services · 1,036 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
116 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
55 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
41 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
36 |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
25 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
21 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
167 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
72 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
67 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic hand surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopaedic hand surgeons in Syracuse 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Riggs's specialty?
Dr. Riggs is an orthopaedic hand surgeon in Syracuse, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Hand Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Riggs?
Dr. Riggs is listed at 5719 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, NY 13214. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Riggs?
The number on file is (315) 251-3100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Riggs?
Dr. Riggs's National Provider Identifier is 1295093763. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Dr. Riggs have?
Dr. Riggs has 14+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2012. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Riggs known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Riggs performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, incision of tendon covering of finger and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Riggs's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Riggs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.