Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Where did Dr. Higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Higgins typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Abnormal Plasma Protein Levels
- Blood
- Plasma Protein Disorder
- Dysproteinemia
- Unusual Blood Proteins
ICD-10 Codes:
- R778: Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Higgins typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Higgins may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (818) 461-8105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Higgins in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. James Higgins' Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(818) 461-8105
What hospitals are Dr. Higgins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
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 1982781191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higgins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higgins