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Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD

(Dr. Michael H. Wiggins, MD)

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology

Tufts University School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: anesthesia

1360 E Spruce Avenue Suite 101a
Fresno, CA 93720

(559) 436-0871

Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD is an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA specializing in anesthesiology. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Office Locations

1303 E Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720

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1360 E Spruce Avenue Suite 101a
Fresno, CA 93720

(559) 436-0871

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2024

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Top 25%

By Volume:

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement

transesophageal echocardiography

By Affordability:

cardiac procedures

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD performed more centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac procedures, and minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	24
catheterization	24
hospital care	17
injections	11
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	24
nerve block	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
catheterization	13
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	37
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	14
catheterization	14
hospital care	36
injections	27
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve block	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	15
catheterization	15
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	0
Hispanic	144
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	68
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	12
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	32
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	12
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	19
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	40
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	33
hospital care	43
injections	18
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	12
Hispanic	91
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	40
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	22
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	34
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	25
hospital care	44
injections	14
inpatient care	44
nerve block	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	49
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2021 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	14
catheterization	44
minimally invasive procedures	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	27
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2022 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	19
catheterization	64
minimally invasive procedures	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	77
Asian	29
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	46
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2023 were catheterization, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	20
catheterization	21
minimally invasive procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	76
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	24
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA during 2024 were catheterization, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	30
catheterization	34
minimally invasive procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	119
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	41
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and catheterization.

cardiac procedures	16
catheterization	25
hospital care	34
injections	17
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve block	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD.

**Gender**
Female	201
Male	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	247
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	76
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	119
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, American Board and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (1998)

Board Certification: Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, American Board (1999)

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$224 Impella $224
Becton, Dickinson and Company	$118 $118
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation	$112 CARDIOVASCULAR PRODUCT $112
AtriCure, Inc.	$85 ATRICLIP PRO2 $68	SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$81 Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis $81
Other	$100 AIRWAY MANAGEMENT - LMA, RUSCH & TELEFLEX BRANDS $38	PAIN - NEEDLES KITS TRAYS $19	Specialty Pharmaceuticals - ANESTHESIA SUPRANE $19	Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection (Precedex) (100 mcg $13	Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection Precedex 100 mcg $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$720

Biography

Dr. Michael Wiggins' area of specialization is anesthesiology. Dr. Wiggins attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. He trained at Stanford University Medical Center for his residency. He has a special interest in anesthesia. Dr. Wiggins is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howell Wiggins, MD From 2012 - 2024

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