Physician Profile
Craig L. Higgs, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Higgs
Craig L. Higgs, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Peoria, IL specializing in pediatrics. Craig trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. Craig is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Craig provided 1,847 services to 1,355 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (309) 683-5600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5114 N GLEN PARK PLACE RD
Peoria, IL 61614
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pediatrics generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- ADHD
- Autism
- Childhood asthma
- Childhood obesity
- Ear infections
- RSV
- Stomachache
Digestive and urinary
- Bedwetting
- UTI
- Viral gastroenteritis
Ear, nose, throat, and eye
- Pink eye
- Seasonal allergies
- Sinus infection
- Swimmer's ear
Growth, development, and behavior
- Speech and language delay
Newborn and infant
- Diaper rash
- Poor weight gain and failure to thrive
Respiratory and infectious
- Croup
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
- Mononucleosis
- Strep throat
Skin
- Acne
- Head lice
- Warts
Brain & nerves
- Childhood epilepsy
Digestive health
- Baby acid reflux
Digestive Health
- Constipation in Children
Infant Health
- Baby Colic
- Teething
Infections
- Flu in children
Injuries
- Concussion in Children
Mental Health
- Childhood anxiety
- Childhood Depression
Respiratory
- Walking Pneumonia in Children
Skin Conditions
- Poison Ivy
- Ringworm
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Allergy testing
- Pediatric vaccinations
- Sports physical
- Well-child visit
Immunization and screening
- Depression screening
- Newborn metabolic screening
Office testing
- Rapid strep testing
- Spirometry
- Urinalysis
Checkups & Exams
- Camp Physical
- Daycare Physical
Developmental & Behavioral
- Childhood Development Screening
Diagnostic Tests
- Anemia Blood Test
- Childhood Vision Screening
- Heart Murmur Evaluation
- Lead Poisoning Screening
- Newborn Bilirubin Check
- Pediatric Blood Draw
Diagnostic tests
- Pediatric hearing test
Infant Health
- Head Shape Check
- Lactation and Breastfeeding Support
- Tongue-Tie Assessment
Lab tests & screenings
- Rapid COVID-19 test
- Rapid flu test
Minor procedures
- Medical ear piercing
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Preventive care
- Fluoride Varnish Application
Procedures & Minor Surgery
- Circumcision Care and Consultation
- Putting Elbow Back in Place
- Tick Removal
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Urgent care & minor procedures
- Splinting for broken bones and sprains
- Stopping Severe Nosebleeds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,847 services · 1,355 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
772 | More than most peers in Pediatrics |
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
74 | More often than most peers in Pediatrics |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
71 | More often than most peers in Pediatrics |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
19 | As often as other peers in Pediatrics |
| Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im | Treatment | 91320 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Pediatrics |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Pediatrics |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
445 | More than most peers in Pediatrics |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
100 | More often than most peers in Pediatrics |
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 pediatricians at this location 4
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 pediatricians in Peoria 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Craig L. Higgs?
Craig L. Higgs is a pediatrician in Peoria, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pediatrics”.
NPI registry
What is Craig L. Higgs's address?
Craig L. Higgs is listed at 5114 N Glen Park Place Rd, Peoria, IL 61614. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Craig L. Higgs?
The number on file is (309) 683-5600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Craig L. Higgs?
Craig L. Higgs's National Provider Identifier is 1649488925. 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 Craig L. Higgs train?
Craig L. Higgs attended Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Craig L. Higgs have?
Craig L. Higgs has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Craig L. Higgs perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Craig L. Higgs performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, removal of impacted ear wax by washing and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Craig L. Higgs's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Craig L. Higgs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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