Dr. Thomas G Higgins
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in South Plainfield, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 64+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas G Higgins, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in South Plainfield, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1960, having over 64 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Thomas G Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Practice Associates Medical Group. Dr. Thomas G Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Thomas G Higgins at 1511 Park Ave to request Dr. Thomas G Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Thomas G Higgins |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4385733526 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 64 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Thomas G Higgins attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1960.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1568463446
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 12, 2013
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 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. Thomas G Higgins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas G Higgins has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 64 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 25MA02094600 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Summit, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Practice Associates Medical Group
| Practice Associates Medical Group | 632 |
Practice Locations
1511 Park Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-5568
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
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, September 12, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Thomas G Higgins [NPI: 1568463446]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Internal Medicine