Joel Higgins, - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Clovis, CA

Joel Higgins, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Clovis, California. He graduated from nursing school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Comprehensive Anesthesia A California Nursing Corporation and his current practice location is 242 N Pierce Ave, Clovis, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 681-0578.

Joel Higgins is licensed to practice in California (license number 95000162) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710389549.

Contact Information

Joel Higgins,
242 N Pierce Ave,
Clovis, CA 93612-0175
(559) 681-0578
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Provider's Profile

Full NameJoel Higgins
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience10 Years
Location242 N Pierce Ave, Clovis, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joel Higgins graduated from nursing school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710389549
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/24/2014
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385866326
  • Enrollment ID: I20141107000092

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710389549NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 95000162 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Comprehensive Anesthesia A California Nursing Corporation00422779072

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. Joel Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameComprehensive Anesthesia A California Nursing Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205856655
PECOS PAC ID: 0042277907
Enrollment ID: O20080102000660
Entity NameAdvanced Anesthesia Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720543762
PECOS PAC ID: 4880936145
Enrollment ID: O20190507001500

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. Joel 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
Joel Higgins,
242 N Pierce Ave,
Clovis, CA 93612

Ph: (559) 681-0578
Joel Higgins,
242 N Pierce Ave,
Clovis, CA 93612-0175

Ph: (559) 681-0578

Reviews and Comments


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