Physician

Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Richard M. Vigness, MD

Richard Vigness practices Thoracic Surgery. He went to medical school at University of Texas Medical School. He over the years received 5 awards: "Member", "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "Top MD", "Fellow (FACS)" and "Super Doctor". He accepts Medicare payments and is registered with Medicare.gov.

Schools

University of Texas At Houston Medical School At Houston
University Tex Affil Hospital
Tex Heart Institute
University Tex

Procedures Preformed

Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Conditions Treated

Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
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Doctors Specialties

Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

Awards

Member
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
Top MD
Fellow (FACS)
Super Doctor

Education

University of Texas Health Science Center
University of Texas Medical School

Hospital

Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

Drug Facts

NPI NUMBER		1043263213
NPPES Provider LastName		VIGNESS
NPPES Provider FirstName		RICHARD
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		761044137
NPPES Provider State		TX
Specialty Description		Cardiac Surgery
Total Claim Count		226.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		74.0
Percent Opioid Claims		32.74

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Medicare Facts

National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1043263213
Last Name Of The Provider	VIGNESS
First Name Of The Provider	RICHARD
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