Dr. Stephen R Higgins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Stephen R Higgins, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Oxford, 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, University Of Alabama Hospital. Dr. Stephen R Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Physicians Care, Llc. Dr. Stephen R Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 835-8885 to request Dr. Stephen R Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 620 Quintard Dr
Oxford, AL 36203-1840

Phone 1: (256) 835-8885


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)
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    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

  • 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. Stephen R Higgins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Stephen R Higgins has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 15 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Physicians Care, Llc


Practice Locations

620 Quintard Dr
Oxford, AL 36203-1840
Phone: (256) 835-8885
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, November 3, 2016, 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 Update Data guide.

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