Dr. Alfred Higgins
Neurosurgery in Wenatchee, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 47+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alfred Higgins, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Wenatchee, Washington. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Confluence Health- Wenatchee Valley Hosp & Clinics. Dr. Alfred Higgins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, P.s.. Dr. Alfred Higgins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (509) 663-8711 to request Dr. Alfred Higgins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alfred Higgins |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8820125412 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 47 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Alfred Higgins attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1977.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1114959293
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 7, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Alfred Higgins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alfred Higgins has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 47 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| MD00031731 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Wenatchee, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, P.s.
| Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, P.s. | 299 |
Practice Locations
820 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028
Phone: (509) 663-8711
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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