Dr. John P Higgins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. John P Higgins, MD, is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist in Opelousas, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Diagnostic Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Acadia St Landry, Bunkie General Hospital, Opelousas General Health System, Avoyelles Hospital, Mercy Regional Medical Center. Dr. John P Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Radiology Specialty Group Llc. Dr. John P Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. John P Higgins at 4766 I 49 N Service Rd to request Dr. John P Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4766 I 49 N Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570-0764
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name John P Higgins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870697410
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

  • Diagnostic Radiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 54 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. John P Higgins attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396713657
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 6, 2016

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. John P Higgins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John P Higgins has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 54 years of experience.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
  • Radiology / Body Imaging
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    Body Imaging
    A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
  • Radiology / Nuclear Radiology
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    Nuclear Radiology
    A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
  • Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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    Vascular & Interventional Radiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Ultrasound
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    Diagnostic Ultrasound
    A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Radiology Specialty Group Llc


Practice Locations

4766 I 49 N Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570-0764
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 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 6, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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