Dr. Francine Higgs-Shipman

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Francine Higgs-Shipman, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Laurel, Maryland. She attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. Dr. Francine Higgs-Shipman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lifebridge Community Physicians Inc. Dr. Francine Higgs-Shipman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 498-3150 to request Dr. Francine Higgs-Shipman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8871 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD 20723-5877

Phone 1: (301) 498-3150
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Francine Higgs-Shipman
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5294722286
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 49 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. Francine Higgs-Shipman attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1467419184
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Francine Higgs-Shipman

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Francine Higgs-Shipman has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 49 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Medical Group Practice

  • Lifebridge Community Physicians Inc


Practice Locations

8871 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD 20723-5877
Phone: (301) 498-3150
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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