JAMES R. HIGGINS M.D. – NPI #1194727164
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES HIGGINS is a physician located in TULSA, OK. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194727164 to JAMES HIGGINS on August 10, 2005. 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 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 11, 2025. 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
1194727164
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES R. HIGGINS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7912 E 31ST CT
SUITE 320
TULSA, OK 74145-1305
Phone: (918) 496-8499 Fax: (918) 496-0152
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Updated
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
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)		 OK 15552
207RC0001X
- Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology		 OK 15552
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 OK 15552

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 ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY - Graduated 1977
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
    • HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTER
      1120 SOUTH UTICA AVENUE
      TULSA, OK 74104
    • MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION MEDICAL CENTER
      1401 MORRIS DRIVE
      OKMULGEE, OK 74447
    • NORTHEASTERN HEALTH SYSTEM
      1400 EAST DOWNING STREET
      TAHLEQUAH, OK 74465
    • OKLAHOMA SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC
      2408 EAST 81ST STREET, SUITE 300
      TULSA, OK 74137
    • SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL, INC
      6161 SOUTH YALE
      TULSA, OK 74136

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