29 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Higgins, Pediatrician in Charlotte, NC?
Where did Dr. Higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carolinas Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Is Dr. Higgins board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Shellee Higgins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Higgins speak?
Dr. Higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Higgins typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
Also known as:
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant Feeding Difficulties
- Newborn Eating Issues
- Neonatal Feeding Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- P929: Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Higgins typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Shellee Higgins may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (704) 717-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Higgins in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. Shellee Higgins' Primary Practice
4435 Golf Acres Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 717-2000
What hospitals are Dr. Higgins affiliated with?
Dr. Higgins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Higgins's NPI number?A 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 1639194335.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higgins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higgins