Dr. Thomas Stephen Higgins
Otolaryngology in Jeffersonville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 18+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas Stephen Higgins Jr., MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Health Louisville, Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare, Norton Hospitals Inc. Dr. Thomas Stephen Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Kentuckiana Ear Nose And Throat Psc. Dr. Thomas Stephen Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (812) 283-0728 to request Dr. Thomas Stephen Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Thomas Stephen Higgins Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4486824935 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Otolaryngology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 18 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Thomas Stephen Higgins attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2006.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1750543237
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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 - He does 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 - He 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 - He 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. Thomas Stephen Higgins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas Stephen Higgins has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for over 18 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
click for detail Otolaryngology An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
| TP529 | Kentucky |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Louisville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Louisville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Louisville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Kentuckiana Ear Nose And Throat Psc
| Kentuckiana Ear Nose And Throat Psc | 11 |
Practice Locations
1405 Spring St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130-3736
Phone: (812) 283-0728
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, February 18, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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