Heather Joy Higgins, DO - Medicare Dermatology in Asheville, NC

Heather Joy Higgins, DO is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. She went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. Her current practice location is 900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 107, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 222-7022.

Heather Joy Higgins is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101016004) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1255542825.

Contact Information

Heather Joy Higgins, DO
900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 107,
Asheville, NC 28803-1763
(828) 222-7022
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Physician's Profile

Full NameHeather Joy Higgins
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience20 Years
Location900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 107, Asheville, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Heather Joy Higgins attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255542825
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123164753
  • Enrollment ID: I20150429000828

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Heather Joy Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255542825NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 5101016004 (Michigan)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Heather Joy Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameWnc Dermatological Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437112612
PECOS PAC ID: 7911091863
Enrollment ID: O20070921000763
Entity NameAsheville Dermatology Professionals, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437771193
PECOS PAC ID: 4082024245
Enrollment ID: O20201029002676

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Heather Joy Higgins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Heather Joy Higgins, DO
900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 107,
Asheville, NC 28803-1763

Ph: (828) 222-7022
Heather Joy Higgins, DO
900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 107,
Asheville, NC 28803-1763

Ph: (828) 222-7022

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