JASON A. HIGGINS M.D. – NPI #1891887022
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JASON HIGGINS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in THIBODAUX, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891887022 to JASON HIGGINS on September 28, 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 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on May 11, 2017. 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 JASON HIGGINS below.

NPI Profile for
JASON A. HIGGINS

NPI Number
1891887022
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JASON A. HIGGINS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
726 N ACADIA RD
SUITE 1000
THIBODAUX, LA 70301-5009
Phone: (985) 625-2200 Fax: (985) 625-2206
Mailing address
PO BOX 28
THIBODAUX, LA 70302-0028
Phone: (985) 492-1200 Fax: (985) 492-1212
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JASON HIGGINS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1018384
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 LA 201549
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 LA 201549

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
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT - Graduated 2001
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
JASON HIGGINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANKLIN FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
      1097 NORTHWEST BLVD
      FRANKLIN, LA 70538
    • THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      602 N ACADIA ROAD
      THIBODAUX, LA 70301

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