Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Internist in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Dr. Calvin Higgins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pembroke Pines, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Higgins completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office at (954) 932-0132.
Where did Dr. Higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital | Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida | Mount Sinai Medical Center, 0
Is Dr. Higgins board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Calvin Higgins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Higgins speak?
Dr. Higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Higgins typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Higgins 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. Higgins. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Higgins typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Calvin Higgins may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Higgins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 932-0132 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Dr. Higgins in Pembroke Pines, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
Sentara Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. Calvin Higgins' Primary Practice
2295 N University Dr
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954) 932-0132
What is Dr. Higgins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205934825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higgins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higgins
What is Dr. Calvin Higgins's specialty?
Dr. Higgins is a Internist near Pembroke Pines, FL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Calvin Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar 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
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Is Calvin Higgins accepting new patients in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Yes, Dr. Calvin Higgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Calvin Higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (954) 932-0132 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Calvin Higgins?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (954) 932-0132 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Calvin Higgins have?
Dr. Calvin Higgins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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