DR. JENNIFER R RIGGS M.D.
Prescription History 1962812636
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Saint Paul, MN
What does Dr. Riggs prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Riggs wrote 334 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 53 prescriptions for 26 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Riggs prescribes.
Medications 11 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 53 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $13.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 37% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $11.40 per fill, versus $17.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 38 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 85% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 36 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 87% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $912.64 per fill, versus $1,040.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 31 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 28% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $12.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 30 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 77% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.72 per fill, versus $14.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 29 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 40% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $6.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 24 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 60% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $10.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $8.52 per fill, versus $8.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 16 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $28.50 per fill, versus $23.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Riggs wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $14.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Riggs’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Riggs prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Riggs's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (53), Metoprolol Succinate (40) and Carvedilol (38).
How does Dr. Riggs's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Riggs prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Minnesota prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Riggs prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Minnesota prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
