CHRISTINE S. HIGHAM M.D. – NPI #1619292752
Pediatrics

A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

CHRISTINE HIGHAM is a physician located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619292752 to CHRISTINE HIGHAM on March 31, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0207X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Mar 17, 2018. 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 CHRISTINE HIGHAM below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTINE S. HIGHAM

NPI Number
1619292752
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHRISTINE S. HIGHAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
1975 4TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 476-2188 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
111 Michigan Ave NW
Childrens National Medical Center
Washington, DC 20010-2916
Phone: (202) 476-4880
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
2080P0207X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (Primary)		 DC MD042219

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
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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

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