WILLIAM E. RIGSBY M.D. – NPI #1538128269
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WILLIAM RIGSBY is a physician located in WATKINSVILLE, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538128269 to WILLIAM RIGSBY on March 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Mar 05, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM RIGSBY below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM E. RIGSBY

NPI Number
1538128269
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM E. RIGSBY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1800 HOG MOUNTAIN RD
BLDG 600 SUITE 103
WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
Phone: (706) 769-8800 Fax: (706) 769-8565
1 Other location(s):
1351 Stonebridge Pkwy
Bldg 105
Watkinsville, GA 30677-6037
Phone: (706) 769-3331
Fax: (706) 769-3360
Mailing address
PO BOX 838
WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-0019
Phone: (706) 769-8800 Fax: (706) 769-8565
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM RIGSBY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDGA00720145B
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 GA 039665

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM RIGSBY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1199 PRINCE AVENUE
      ATHENS, GA 30606
    • ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
      1230 BAXTER STREET
      ATHENS, GA 30606
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ST MARY'S HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      1021 JAMESTOWN BLVD SUITE 215
      WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

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