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Dr. Henry Higby, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Ludington, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Higby, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Ludington, MI?

    Dr. Henry Higby, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ludington, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Higby is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higby’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higby’s office at (866) 542-7910.

    What languages does Dr. Higby speak?

    Dr. Higby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higby typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Higby diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Higby. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higby typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Henry Higby may include:

    Please contact Dr. Higby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Higby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Higby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 542-7910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Higby accept in Ludington, MI?

    Dr. Higby in Ludington, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Higby's office located?

    Dr. Henry Higby's Primary Practice

    1 Atkinson Dr

    Ludington, MI 49431

    (866) 542-7910

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    Dr. Henry Higby's Practice 2

    605 Oak St

    Big Rapids, MI 49307

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    Dr. Henry Higby's Practice 3

    615 S Bower St

    Greenville, MI 48838

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    What is Dr. Higby's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Higby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174146237.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higby?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higby

    What is Dr. Henry Higby's specialty?

    Dr. Higby is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Ludington, MI.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Henry Higby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Higby is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, University Of Michigan Health - West, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Henry Higby accepting new patients in Ludington, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Henry Higby is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Henry Higby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Higby's office at (866) 542-7910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Henry Higby?

    Please contact Dr. Higby's office at (866) 542-7910 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Higby's office located?

    Dr. Higby's offices are located in Ludington, MI, Big Rapids, MI, and Greenville, MI.