CHRISTINA E. RIGAS MD – NPI #1679738694
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTINA RIGAS is a physician located in PINELLAS PARK, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679738694 to CHRISTINA RIGAS on July 21, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 18, 2026. 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 CHRISTINA RIGAS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTINA E. RIGAS

NPI Number
1679738694
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHRISTINA E. RIGAS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
10707 66TH ST N STE B-11
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782-2352
Phone: (727) 500-5161 Fax: (727) 575-7275
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 18, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTINA RIGAS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSFL145W4
OTHERCIGNAFL9355979
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 PA MT 189499
207RS0012X
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine		 FL ME108052
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 FL ME105082

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

Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTINA RIGAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTHEALTH NORTH PINELLAS
      1395 S PINELLAS AVE
      TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
    • LARGO MEDICAL CENTER
      201 14TH ST SW
      LARGO, FL 33770
    • MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
      300 PINELLAS ST
      CLEARWATER, FL 33756
    • MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTHCARE COUNTRYSIDE
      3231 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD
      SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695

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