Dr. Joel Edward Higgins

Overview

Dr. Joel Edward Higgins, MD, is an Obstetrics/Gynecology specialist in Tyler, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Obstetrics/Gynecology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Good Shepherd Medical Center, Good Shepherd Medical Center Marshall. Dr. Joel Edward Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Trinity Clinic. Dr. Joel Edward Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (903) 510-8888 to request Dr. Joel Edward Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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 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. Joel Edward Higgins

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Obstetrics & Gynecology click for detail Obstetrics & Gynecology An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.	P8480	Texas
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Obstetrics & Gynecology click for detail Obstetrics & Gynecology An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.	042055	Georgia
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Obstetrics & Gynecology click for detail Obstetrics & Gynecology An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.	TL#1399	Wyoming

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Good Shepherd Medical Center	Longview, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Good Shepherd Medical Center Marshall	Marshall, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Trinity Clinic	Trinity Clinic	515

Practice Locations

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Dr. Joel Edward Higgins [NPI: 1336189414]Obstetrics/Gynecology