Dr. Gerald L Higgins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Gerald L Higgins, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Gerald L Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Gerald L Higgins at 8551 W Lake Mead Blvd to request Dr. Gerald L Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8551 W Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89128-7642
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Gerald L Higgins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7911988613
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Gerald L Higgins attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871560730
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Thursday, August 28, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Gerald L Higgins

  • English


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

8551 W Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89128-7642
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, September 26, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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