Dr Michael Higgins, MD in Bellingham, WA - Medicare General Surgery

Dr Michael Higgins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Bellingham, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Peacehealth and his current practice location is 3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250, Bellingham, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 676-2288.

Dr Michael Higgins is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 60221728) 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 1750518437.

Contact Information

	Dr Michael Higgins, MD
	3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250, Bellingham, WA 98225-1945
	(360) 676-2288
	(360) 861-6017

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Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Michael Higgins
Gender	Male
Speciality	General Surgery
Experience	18 Years
Location	3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, Washington
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 Michael Higgins attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2006

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1750518437
Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2009
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 6800067257
Enrollment ID: I20110915000744

Medical Identifiers

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

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1750518437	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
208600000X	Surgery	60221728 (Washington)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
St Joseph Hospital	Bellingham, WA	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Peacehealth	9537073960	259

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 Michael Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Peacehealth
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1356309553 PECOS PAC ID: 9537073960 Enrollment ID: O20031118001062

Entity Name	Squalicum Surgical Associates, Pllc
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1801142062 PECOS PAC ID: 8921255209 Enrollment ID: O20120821000616

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 Michael 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 Michael Higgins, MD 3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250, Bellingham, WA 98225-1945 Ph: (360) 676-2288	Dr Michael Higgins, MD 3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250, Bellingham, WA 98225-1945 Ph: (360) 676-2288

Reviews and Comments

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Jordan Elliott Genut, MD Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2950 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite B, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-788-6063
Dr. Karen S Woo, D.O., FACOS, FACS Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 4545 Cordata Parkway, Suite 1c, General Surgery, Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: 360-752-5273 Fax: 360-752-5652
Dr. Allison J Robinson, M.D. Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2980 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 302, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-788-8200 Fax: 360-788-8329
Robert M Rush, M.D. Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2980 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 302, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-788-8200 Fax: 360-788-8329
Barbara A Bachman, MD Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2940 Squalicum Pkwy, Ste 101, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-671-9877 Fax: 360-671-9688
Stephen Y Cesar, M.D. Surgery Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: 360-738-2200 Fax: 360-752-5668
Dr. Vildana Omerovic, M.D. Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-788-6300

Dr Michael Higgins, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Bellingham, WA