Dr Steven Patrick Higgins, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Durham, NC

Dr Steven Patrick Higgins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Durham, North Carolina. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Triangle Dermatology Associates Pa and his current practice location is 3008 Pickett Rd, Durham, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 286-7903.

Dr Steven Patrick Higgins is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2008-00938) 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 1326245846.

Contact Information

Dr Steven Patrick Higgins, MD
3008 Pickett Rd,
Durham, NC 27705-6006
(919) 286-7903
(919) 286-7251

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven Patrick Higgins
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience22 Years
Location3008 Pickett Rd, Durham, North Carolina
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:
  • Dr Steven Patrick Higgins attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326245846
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426123183
  • Enrollment ID: I20080815000175

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven Patrick Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326245846NPI-NPPES
149JKOtherNCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA
5909664MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 2008-00938 (North Carolina)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 2008-00938 (North Carolina)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Triangle Dermatology Associates Pa06482473536

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 Steven Patrick Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTriangle Dermatology Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871547364
PECOS PAC ID: 0648247353
Enrollment ID: O20040913000962

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 Steven Patrick 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
Dr Steven Patrick Higgins, MD
3008 Pickett Rd,
Durham, NC 27705-6006

Ph: (919) 286-7903
Dr Steven Patrick Higgins, MD
3008 Pickett Rd,
Durham, NC 27705-6006

Ph: (919) 286-7903

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