Dr. Stephen R Higgins
Family Practice in Rainbow City, Alabama
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 15+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Stephen R Higgins, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Rainbow City, Alabama. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including , Gadsden Regional Medical Center, St Vincent's East. Dr. Stephen R Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gadsden Regional Physician Group Practice Llc. Dr. Stephen R Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 442-7683 to request Dr. Stephen R Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Stephen R Higgins |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0244416949 |
| 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 15 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. Stephen R Higgins graduated from medical school in 2009.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1740412063
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 20, 2009
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 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 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 - 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. Stephen R Higgins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Stephen R Higgins has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 15 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| L3086R | Alabama |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Gadsden, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Birmingham, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Gadsden Regional Physician Group Practice Llc
| Gadsden Regional Physician Group Practice Llc | 53 |
Practice Locations
3212 Rainbow Dr
Rainbow City, AL 35906-5805
Phone: (256) 442-7683
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
Thursday, June 1, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, August 20, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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