JAMES R. HIGGINS M.D. – NPI #1982781191
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES HIGGINS is a physician located in ENCINO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982781191 to JAMES HIGGINS on November 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Apr 05, 2021. 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 JAMES HIGGINS below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES R. HIGGINS

NPI Number
1982781191
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES R. HIGGINS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
15503 VENTURA BLVD STE 170
ENCINO, CA 91436-3145
Phone: (818) 461-8148 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
14411 Hamlin St.
Suite 603
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Phone: (818) 994-0616
Mailing address
5767 W CENTURY BLVD STE 400
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-5631
Phone: (310) 301-8771 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 05, 2021

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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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA A88417
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology		 CA A88417
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA BH8942814

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
JAMES HIGGINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      14850 ROSCOE BLVD
      PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
    • RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
      757 WESTWOOD PLAZA
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
    • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD
      6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
      HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
    • VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
      15107 VANOWEN ST
      VAN NUYS, CA 91406

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