ANDEL A. HIGGINS MD – NPI #1992267892
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

ANDEL HIGGINS is a physician located in BYRON, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992267892 to ANDEL HIGGINS on April 01, 2019. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 29, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ANDEL HIGGINS below.

NPI Profile for
ANDEL A. HIGGINS

NPI Number
1992267892
Enumeration Date

(more than 7 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANDEL A. HIGGINS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1960 GA-247CONN
BYRON, GA 31008
Phone: (478) 654-2000 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
88 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Forsyth, GA 31029-1682
Phone: (478) 994-2521
1050 McDonough Rd
Jackson, GA 30233-1524
Phone: (770) 775-7861
Mailing address
12259 STILLMAN CT
HAMPTON, GA 30228-3515
Phone: (646) 431-0327 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 29, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 GA 91351
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine		 GA 91351

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ANDEL HIGGINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT PEACH
      1960 HIGHWAY 247 CONNECTOR
      BYRON, GA 31008
    • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL
      88 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE
      FORSYTH, GA 31029
    • WELLSTAR SYLVAN GROVE HOSPITAL
      1050 MCDONOUGH ROAD
      JACKSON, GA 30233

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