Dr Joel Edward Higgins, MD in Canton, GA - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology

Dr Joel Edward Higgins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Canton, Georgia. He went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Obhg Georgia, P.c. and his current practice location is 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 303-1224.

Dr Joel Edward Higgins is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME179402) 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 1336189414.

Contact Information

	Dr Joel Edward Higgins, MD
	450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA 30115-8015
	(404) 303-1224
	(404) 303-1325

Map and Direction

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Joel Edward Higgins
Gender	Male
Speciality	Obstetrics/gynecology
Experience	31 Years
Location	450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, Georgia
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Dr Joel Edward Higgins attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1995

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1336189414
Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
Last Update Date: 05/08/2026

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 0244335008
Enrollment ID: I20070424000203

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Edward Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1336189414	NPI	-	NPPES
130392200	Medicaid	FL
300034164A	Medicaid	GA
GRP3569	Other	GA	OPT-OUT
000858107C	Medicaid	GA
11D0984976	Other	GA	CLIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207V00000X	Obstetrics & Gynecology	01097866A (Indiana)	Secondary
207V00000X	Obstetrics & Gynecology	P8480 (Texas)	Secondary
207V00000X	Obstetrics & Gynecology	TL#1399 (Wyoming)	Secondary
207V00000X	Obstetrics & Gynecology	ME179402 (Florida)	Secondary
207V00000X	Obstetrics & Gynecology	042055 (Georgia)	Secondary
208M00000X	Hospitalist	ME179402 (Florida)	Primary
207V00000X	Obstetrics & Gynecology	35C.001300 (Ohio)	Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Obhg Georgia, P.c.	9032383583	29

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. Dr Joel Edward Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Atlanta Women's Health Group Pc
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1174501902 PECOS PAC ID: 1951396639 Enrollment ID: O20040420001095

Entity Name	Obhg Georgia, P.c.
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1750686838 PECOS PAC ID: 9032383583 Enrollment ID: O20111117000602

Entity Name	Dhp Of Piedmont Pc
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1316202609 PECOS PAC ID: 9133378763 Enrollment ID: O20201014001431

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. Dr Joel Edward 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Joel Edward Higgins, MD 5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30342-1513 Ph: (903) 934-5320	Dr Joel Edward Higgins, MD 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA 30115-8015 Ph: (404) 303-1224

Reviews and Comments

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Dr. Rodrigo M Mancheno, MD Hospitalist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA 30115 Phone: 770-224-1000 Fax: 770-224-2451
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Dr Joel Edward Higgins, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Canton, GA