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- 860 Airport Fwy Ste 525, Hurst, TX 76054
About Dr. Higgins
Kim E. Higgins, DO is a healthcare provider in Hurst, TX specializing in family medicine — geriatric medicine. Kim trained at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 2007. Medicare claims data shows Kim provided 736 services to 510 patients. The services billed most often include physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians, physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and, and advance care planning, first 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1023209525.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (817) 522-1530
- Email not available
Practice Locations
860 AIRPORT FWY STE 525
Hurst, TX 76054
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine 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
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & nerves
- Stroke Aftercare
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
General Health
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Severe dehydration
Heart & Circulation
- Poor Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Nutrition & digestion
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Back & spine
Blood & Immunity
Brain & memory
Circulation & balance
- Fainting and syncope
Digestive health
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye health
Foot care
Heart health
- AFib
Hormones & thyroid
- Underactive Thyroid
Infections
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung health
Men's health
Skin
- Bedsores
Sleep
Sleep & nerves
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Cancer screening
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Blood Pressure Check
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
- Home Health Care Referral
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
- Barium Swallow Study
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Senior care evaluations
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Speech and swallowing therapy
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
- Skin Tear Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Hearing test
Heart health
- EKG
Injections & Medications
Lab tests
Lung health
Medications
- Deprescribing consultation
Pain Management
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Skin
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
736 services · 510 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians | Billing code | G0179 |
340 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
155 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
122 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
106 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99491 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2007 at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins is a family doctor in Hurst, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Higgins's address?
Dr. Higgins is listed at 860 Airport Fwy Ste 525, Hurst, TX 76054. 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 (817) 522-1530. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1023209525. 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 University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Higgins have?
Dr. Higgins has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Higgins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Higgins's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Higgins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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