JAMES B. HIGGS M.D – NPI #1457783383
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES HIGGS is a physician located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457783383 to JAMES HIGGS on August 02, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, 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 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 12, 2020. 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 HIGGS below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES B. HIGGS

NPI Number
1457783383
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES B. HIGGS
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
800 WASHINGTON ST
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 636-8877 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905-2401
Phone: (401) 453-7950
Fax: (401) 453-7658
455 Toll Gate Rd
Warwick, RI 02886-2759
Phone: (401) 737-7010
Fax: (401) 736-4546
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 12, 2020

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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
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)		 MA 1457783383
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 RI MD16759

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
JAMES HIGGS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      455 TOLL GATE RD
      WARWICK, RI 02886

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