VETTA HIGGS M.D. – NPI #1851313993
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VETTA HIGGS is a physician located in SALEM, OR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851313993 to VETTA HIGGS on July 25, 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 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 20, 2026. 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 VETTA HIGGS below.

NPI Profile for
VETTA HIGGS

NPI Number
1851313993
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
VETTA HIGGS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
875 OAK ST SE STE 4030
SALEM, OR 97301-3984
Phone: (503) 561-6444 Fax: (503) 561-6440
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 20, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VETTA HIGGS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNC5902305
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
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 NC 9701242
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 NC 9701242

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 SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
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
VETTA HIGGS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL
      50 LEROY STREET
      POTSDAM, NY 13676
    • CRAWFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1000 NORTH ALLEN STREET
      ROBINSON, IL 62454
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      520 S 7TH ST
      VINCENNES, IN 47591
    • LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      2200 STATE ST
      LAWRENCEVILLE, IL 62439
    • MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
      1200 N ELM ST
      GREENSBORO, NC 27401

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