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Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD

(Dr. Richard Henry Wiggins III, MD)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1993)

30 N 1900 E #1a071; Department of Radiology
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

(801) 581-4624

Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD is affiliated with University of Utah Health and UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES.

Office Locations

30 N 1900 E #1a071; Department of Radiology
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

(801) 581-4624

(801) 585-7330

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50 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

neck imaging

ophthalmic imaging

By Affordability:

internal auditory canal CT scan

orbit CT scan

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Utah, Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD performed more neck imaging, and ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for internal auditory canal (IAC) CT scan, and orbit (eye socket) CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

CT scan

In 2023, Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD had a list price for CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

brain MRI

In 2012, Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD had a list price for brain MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2012 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	515
CT scan	438
eye procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	350
neck imaging	46
spinal procedures	247
vascular procedures	14
X-rays	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2013 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	637
CT scan	473
eye procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	489
neck imaging	88
spinal procedures	283
vascular procedures	41
X-rays	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	773
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	86
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	672
CT scan	534
eye procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	501
neck imaging	110
spinal procedures	308
vascular procedures	28
X-rays	61

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	25
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	87
Less than 65	221

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2015 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	583
CT scan	460
eye procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	458
neck imaging	98
spinal procedures	339
vascular procedures	37
X-rays	87

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	870
Female	1014

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1658
Black	0
Hispanic	124
Asian	34
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	804
From 75 to 84	516
85 and over	200
Less than 65	364

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	579
CT scan	456
eye procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	424
neck imaging	75
spinal procedures	263
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	15
Hispanic	56
Asian	12
Other	20
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	78
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	626
CT scan	440
eye procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	580
neck imaging	91
spinal procedures	380
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	87

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	882
Black	11
Hispanic	55
Asian	17
Other	28
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	89
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	792
CT scan	647
eye procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	566
neck imaging	100
spinal procedures	323
vascular procedures	21
X-rays	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	541
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	954
Black	11
Hispanic	66
Asian	35
Other	28
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	110
Less than 65	196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	719
CT scan	670
eye procedures	50
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	471
neck imaging	187
spinal procedures	196
vascular procedures	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	523
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	28
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	104
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	449
CT scan	384
eye procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	376
neck imaging	156
spinal procedures	137
vascular procedures	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	18
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	57
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	327
CT scan	298
eye procedures	55
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	319
neck imaging	208
spinal procedures	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	49
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	331
CT scan	338
eye procedures	52
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	277
neck imaging	245

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	39
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Salt Lake City, UT were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	566
CT scan	467
eye procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	437
neck imaging	127
spinal procedures	251
vascular procedures	22
X-rays	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	788
Native American / Alaskan Native	5
Hispanic	51
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	254
85 and over	81
Less than 65	161
65 to 74	403

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology (Neuroradiology) and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology (Neuroradiology)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$1,992 CC&HI Other $1,791	iSite PACS $201
Genentech USA, Inc.	$71 $71

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,341
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$450
Food and Beverage	$272

Research Payments

Dr. Richard H. Wiggins III, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $36,732.

Biography

Dr. Richard Wiggins is a specialist in neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Utah Health. Before completing his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Wiggins attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine.