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DR. JOEL RIGGS OD
NPI 1225021843
Optometrist in Golden, CO

Active since August 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 INDIANA ST., #360, GOLDEN, CO 80401(303) 384-3700(303) 384-3855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Riggs Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOEL RIGGS OD (NPI 1225021843) is an individual optometrist in Golden, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (2553) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225021843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL RIGGSCredential: OD
Location Address400 INDIANA ST., #360Golden, CO 80401-3189
Mailing Address400 Indiana St., #360Golden, CO 80401 · (303) 384-3700 · Fax (303) 384-3855
Phone(303) 384-3700
Fax(303) 384-3855
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2010
✔ NPI 1225021843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 2553✔ Licensed in IA · 02292
Definition
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.
400 INDIANA ST., Golden, CO 80401
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedI12853IA · Individual
Other07591IA · Wellmark Bcbs Group
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified07591IA · Group
Medicare UPINV00307
Other36886IA · Wellmark Bcbs Individual
Medicaid0108159IA
Medicaid0456509IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joel Riggs Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8628048592
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070705000175
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

FOOTHILLS UROLOGY, PC
Urology
400 INDIANA ST., #300
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 985-2550

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Riggs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Riggs is 1225021843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2005.

Where is Joel Riggs located?

Joel Riggs practices at 400 Indiana St. #360, Golden, CO 80401. The listed phone number is (303) 384-3700.

What is Joel Riggs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Joel Riggs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Riggs is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joel Riggs accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Joel Riggs as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Riggs was last updated on November 17, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.