Dr. Kevin H Higashigawa

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kevin H Higashigawa, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in San Jose, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. Dr. Kevin H Higashigawa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Permanente Medical Group Inc. Dr. Kevin H Higashigawa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (408) 972-3000 to request Dr. Kevin H Higashigawa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 260 International Cir
San Jose, CA 95119-1130

Phone 1: (408) 972-3000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kevin H Higashigawa
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1153446661
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 21 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. Kevin H Higashigawa graduated from medical school in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1245435536
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 18, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Kevin H Higashigawa

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kevin H Higashigawa has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 21 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

260 International Cir
San Jose, CA 95119-1130
Phone: (408) 972-3000
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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