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Cardiac Surgery

Richard M. Vigness, MD

Works at hospitals in Fort Worth, TX · Stephenville, TX · Texas

Summary

Richard M. Vigness, MD (Cardiac Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Fort Worth, TX and Stephenville, TX. NPI 1043263213. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard M. Vigness, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiac SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
University Of Texas Medical School At HoustonMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard M. Vigness work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard M. Vigness at 3 hospitals: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F… and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill…. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard M. Vigness see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Fort Worth, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard M. Vigness's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Does Richard M. Vigness accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Vigness accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Richard M. Vigness offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Vigness offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Richard M. Vigness?
(817) 926-3320, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard M. Vigness's NPI number?
1043263213. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard M. Vigness works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Vigness at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard M. Vigness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other cardiac surgeons in Fort Worth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043263213
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians