Dr. Kim E Higgins
Family Practice in Arlington, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 17+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kim E Higgins, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Arlington, Texas. She attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth. Dr. Kim E Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Physician Senior Services, Pllc. Dr. Kim E Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (888) 491-3886 to request Dr. Kim E Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Kim E Higgins |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
8325178536 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Hospice/Palliative Care
Experience
- Over 17 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Kim E Higgins attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth in 2007.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1023209525
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 12, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Kim E Higgins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kim E Higgins has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 17 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| N4471 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fort Worth, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Physician Senior Services, Pllc
| Physician Senior Services, Pllc | 5 |
Practice Locations
1980 Stadium Oaks Ct
Suite 201
Arlington, TX 76011-7826
Phone: (888) 491-3886
Fax: (817) 523-8667
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, February 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, January 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Kim E Higgins [NPI: 1023209525]Family Practice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Hospice/Palliative Care