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Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional interests include: skin issues, acne, psoriasis, and more.

101 Chesley Drive Georgetown Building
Media, PA 19063

(610) 566-7111

Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD is a dermatologist in Media, PA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD is affiliated with Crozer Health, Springfield Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, DERMATOLOGY LTD and Taylor Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

101 Chesley Drive Georgetown Building
Media, PA 19063

Some issues Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	601
phototherapy (light therapy)	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	401
skin procedures	401

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	45
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	658
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	402
skin procedures	402
skin surgery	29

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	66
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	276
doctor visit	847
ear procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	585
skin procedures	585
skin surgery	28

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	664
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	134
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	246
doctor visit	892
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	563
skin procedures	563
skin surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	62
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	279
doctor visit	944
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	594
skin procedures	594

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	309
doctor visit	1003
ear procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	632
skin procedures	632

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	67
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

doctor visit	1092
phototherapy (light therapy)	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	764
skin procedures	764

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	69
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1074
ear procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	618
skin procedures	618

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	704
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	76
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	2286
ear procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1438
skin procedures	1438

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD treated as a dermatologist in Media, PA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	1044
ear procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	666
skin procedures	666
skin surgery	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	521
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	172
85 and over	51
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	301

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the Dermatology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Dermatology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crozer Health

Springfield Hospital

Crozer-Chester Medical Center

DERMATOLOGY LTD

Taylor Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$375 $375
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$141 COSENTYX $141
COMSORT, Inc	$100 NON-PRODUCT $100
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$83 MIRVASO GEL $70	ORACEA $13
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$81 Tremfya $65	STELARA $16
Other	$224 Skyrizi $49	TALTZ $37	KERYDIN $23	ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection $18	Otezla $17	Other $80

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$500
Consulting Fee	$475
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Karen Riggs specializes in dermatology (skin disorders). She attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Riggs's training includes a residency program at Jefferson University Hospitals. She has indicated that her clinical interests include skin issues. She is professionally affiliated with Crozer Health. According to Crozer Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Media, PA.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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