Physician Profile
Elizabeth A. Higgins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Higgins
Elizabeth A. Higgins, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Charleston, SC specializing in hospice & palliative medicine. Elizabeth is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (843) 792-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Hospice & Palliative Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Elizabeth A. Higgins?
Elizabeth A. Higgins is a hospice & palliative medicine in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Elizabeth A. Higgins's address?
Elizabeth A. Higgins is listed at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth A. Higgins?
The number on file is (843) 792-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Elizabeth A. Higgins's NPI number?
Elizabeth A. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1396738514. 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
How long has Elizabeth A. Higgins been practicing?
Elizabeth A. Higgins has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Elizabeth A. Higgins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Elizabeth A. Higgins the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Elizabeth A. Higgins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Elizabeth A. Higgins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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