Dr. Joel Riggs

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joel Riggs Jr., OD, is an Optometry specialist in Golden, Colorado. He attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Joel Riggs accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (303) 384-3700 to request Dr. Joel Riggs the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 400 Indiana St
#360
Golden, CO 80401-3189

Phone 1: (303) 384-3700

Fax: (303) 384-3855


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joel Riggs Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8628048592
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joel Riggs attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225021843
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joel Riggs

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joel Riggs has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 21 years of experience.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
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    Optometrist
    Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
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    Optometrist
    Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.


Practice Locations

400 Indiana St
#360
Golden, CO 80401-3189

Phone: (303) 384-3700
Fax: (303) 384-3855
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, November 17, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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