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DR. EDWARD DICKON BRIGGS M.D.
NPI 1508848243
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since November 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216(210) 375-7750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Edward Dickon Briggs M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD DICKON BRIGGS M.D. (NPI 1508848243) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (L9635) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508848243
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD DICKON BRIGGSCredential: M.D.
Location Address45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900San Antonio, TX 78216-5832
Mailing Address45 N.e. Loop 410 #900San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone(210) 375-7750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2007
✔ NPI 1508848243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L9635
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
45 NE LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78216
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8C6533TX · Medicare
Other8H4485TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare UPINI18392TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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. Edward Dickon Briggs M.d. 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 ID9638139348
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041018000338
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
41 services37 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) 64445
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid into the lower back and leg nerve to alleviate pain. The injection helps reduce inflammation and numb the area, providing relief from discomfort. This is a common treatment for conditions such as sciatica and herniated discs.
26 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of lower leg, ankle, and foot 01470
Anesthesia for procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It numbs the nerves in the specific area, making you comfortable and pain-free while the doctors work on muscles, tendons, or tissues.
17 services16 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%643 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…
100%45 patients
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
98%210 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. KEITH NEAL SUMNER M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7760
COURTNEY LUTZ
Physical Therapist
45 NE LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 457-2000
TARA S FROST M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790
VAUCHERIA CARTER-RUBENSTEIN MD
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790
DR. BETTY JON HEALY M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7730
DR. CLAIRE KLINE HOLSHOUSER M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7730
DR. ALEXANDRIA ELIZABETH RUDD M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7780
DR. RYAN COLBY RICHARDS M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790

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 Edward Briggs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Briggs is 1508848243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005.

Where is Edward Briggs located?

Edward Briggs practices at 45 NE Loop 410 Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78216. The listed phone number is (210) 375-7750.

What is Edward Briggs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Edward Briggs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Briggs 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 Edward Briggs accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Edward Briggs 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 Edward Briggs was last updated on July 16, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.