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.
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450135
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F…Fort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450779
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill…Stephenville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450351
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. Vigness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1307 8th AveFort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 926‑3320
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043263213 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians