Dr. Alfred Higgins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 47+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Alfred Higgins, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Wenatchee, Washington. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Confluence Health- Wenatchee Valley Hosp & Clinics. Dr. Alfred Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, P.s.. Dr. Alfred Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (509) 663-8711 to request Dr. Alfred Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 820 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028

Phone 1: (509) 663-8711


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Alfred Higgins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8820125412
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

  • Neurosurgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 47 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. Alfred Higgins attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1977.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1114959293
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Alfred Higgins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Alfred Higgins has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 47 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, P.s.


Practice Locations

820 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028
Phone: (509) 663-8711
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, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, August 6, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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