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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgs, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. David Higgs, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Higgs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgs’s office.
Where did Dr. Higgs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch
What languages does Dr. Higgs speak?
Dr. Higgs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higgs typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Higgs 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. Higgs. 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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higgs typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Higgs may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Higgs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higgs accept my insurance?
Dr. Higgs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgs accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Higgs in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Higgs' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Higgs affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Higgs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center,Sacramento, CA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center,Sacramento, CA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center,Fontana, CARanked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center,Fontana, CA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Sutter Roseville Medical Center,Roseville, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Sutter Roseville Medical Center,Roseville, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Adventist Health And Rideout,Marysville, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Adventist Health And Rideout,Marysville, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Mercy General Hospital,Sacramento, CARanked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Mercy General Hospital,Sacramento, CA
Ranked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento,Sacramento, CARanked in 4 Procedures
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento,Sacramento, CA
Ranked in 4 Procedures
What is Dr. Higgs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higgs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912239963.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higgs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higgs
What is Dr. David Higgs's specialty?
Dr. Higgs is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA.
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. David Higgs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgs is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Adventist Health And Rideout, Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Dr. David Higgs accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Higgs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Higgs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgs' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Higgs?
Please contact Dr. Higgs' office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Higgs' office located?
Dr. Higgs' offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Stockton, CA.
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