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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HIGGINS
Christopher James Higgins, MD practices cardiovascular disease (cardiology) in Tulsa, OK. Christopher is a 2006 graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Christopher is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 3,250 Medicare patients across 4,031 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (918) 496-8499
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7912 E 31ST CT SUITE 320
Tulsa, OK 74145
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,031 services · 3,250 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
199 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
586 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
400 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
247 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
231 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
217 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93458 |
165 |
| Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report | Treatment | 93312 |
154 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers | Treatment | 93320 |
152 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | Treatment | 93325 |
150 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other cardiovascular diseases at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other cardiovascular diseases in Tulsa 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 7
Providers in OK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) in Tulsa, OK. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Higgins's address?
Dr. Higgins is listed at 7912 E 31ST CT SUITE 320, Tulsa, OK 74145. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Higgins?
The number on file is (918) 496-8499. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Higgins's NPI number?
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1417123274. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Higgins train?
Dr. Higgins attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Higgins been practicing?
Dr. Higgins has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Higgins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Higgins performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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