Stephen C Riggs, MD
Stephen C Riggs is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fort Atkinson, WI with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 33 years in family medicine, Stephen C Riggs, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Fort Atkinson. A State University of Ny Upstate Medical University graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2008dNPPES updated 2020-11-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
740 Reena Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-3145
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.44%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in WisconsinHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
338
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
502
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,513
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $769k
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 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 Stephen C Riggs's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
Board certified · Nov 22, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 1993)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stephen C Riggs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen C Riggs for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Atkinson 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 Stephen C Riggs
Dr. Riggs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Atkinson, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (920) 563-0888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Stephen C Riggs
Practice Location
740 Reena Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-3145
Mailing Address
740 Reena Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-3145
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