Jessie L Higgins, MSW, CSWA - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Astoria, OR

Jessie L Higgins, MSW, CSWA is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Astoria, Oregon. She graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. She is a member of the group practice Columbia Lutheran Charities and her current practice location is 2111 Exchange St, Astoria, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 325-4321.

Jessie L Higgins is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number L8344) 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 1174921035.

Contact Information

Jessie L Higgins, MSW, CSWA
2111 Exchange St,
Astoria, OR 97103-3329
(503) 325-4321
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJessie L Higgins
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience11 Years
Location2111 Exchange St, Astoria, Oregon
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:
  • Jessie L Higgins graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174921035
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2014
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193147783
  • Enrollment ID: I20200629001435

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jessie L Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174921035NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical L8344 (Oregon)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbia Lutheran Charities529464335978

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. Jessie L Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Lutheran Charities
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134146939
PECOS PAC ID: 5294643359
Enrollment ID: O20021217000028
Entity NameColumbia Lutheran Charities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134146939
PECOS PAC ID: 5294643359
Enrollment ID: O20040202000073

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. Jessie L 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
Jessie L Higgins, MSW, CSWA
2111 Exchange St,
Astoria, OR 97103-3329

Ph: (503) 325-4321
Jessie L Higgins, MSW, CSWA
2111 Exchange St,
Astoria, OR 97103-3329

Ph: (503) 325-4321

Reviews and Comments


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Phone: 503-325-7301    Fax: 503-325-7301
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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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