Physician Profile
Jennifer T. Higa, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Higa
Jennifer T. Higa, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA specializing in gastroenterology. Jennifer trained at New York Medical College, graduating in 2010. Jennifer is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Jennifer cared for 144 Medicare patients across 150 services. The services billed most often include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope.
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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
- (253) 272-5127
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2202 S CEDAR ST STE 330
Tacoma, WA 98405
330 Brookline Ave Deaconess 311
Boston, MA 02215
1100 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
333 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
150 services · 144 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
44 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43238 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | Imaging | 74328 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Tacoma 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at New York Medical College 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Jennifer T. Higa's specialty?
Jennifer T. Higa is a gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Jennifer T. Higa?
Jennifer T. Higa is listed at 2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Jennifer T. Higa?
The number on file is (253) 272-5127. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Jennifer T. Higa's NPI number?
Jennifer T. Higa's National Provider Identifier is 1427378082. 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
What is Jennifer T. Higa's education?
Jennifer T. Higa attended New York Medical College, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Jennifer T. Higa been practicing?
Jennifer T. Higa has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Jennifer T. Higa known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Jennifer T. Higa performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Jennifer T. Higa confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jennifer T. Higa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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