Francis X Riegler, MD
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Francis X Riegler, MD specializes in specialist, serving patients in Palmdale, CA in group practice. He trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.44/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 67% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1173dNPPES updated 2023-02-17 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
819 Auto Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.44/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50.65%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.5 pts)
50.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
303
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
387
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,238
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $76k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$73 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Francis X Riegler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 16, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University
Virtual Specialist Care With Francis X Riegler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Francis X Riegler for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Palmdale required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Francis X Riegler
Dr. Riegler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palmdale, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 267-6876.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Francis X Riegler
Practice Location
819 Auto Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551
Mailing Address
819 Auto Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551
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