Erin Elizabeth Higgins, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Independence, OH

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Erin Elizabeth Higgins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Independence, Ohio. She went to New York Medical College and graduated in 2013 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic and her current practice location is 5001 Rockside Rd, Independence, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 986-4000.

Erin Elizabeth Higgins is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.133305) 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 1689917817.

Contact Information

Erin Elizabeth Higgins, MD
5001 Rockside Rd,
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 986-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameErin Elizabeth Higgins
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience12 Years
Location5001 Rockside Rd, Independence, Ohio
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:
  • Erin Elizabeth Higgins attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689917817
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335417997
  • Enrollment ID: I20180904001407

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Erin Elizabeth Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689917817NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 35.133305 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic18502035556184

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. Erin Elizabeth Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

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. Erin Elizabeth 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
Erin Elizabeth Higgins, MD
5001 Rockside Rd,
Independence, OH 44131-2172

Ph: () -		Erin Elizabeth Higgins, MD
5001 Rockside Rd,
Independence, OH 44131

Ph: (216) 986-4000

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