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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgs, Family Medicine Specialist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Sarah Higgs, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Higgs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgs’s office at (512) 346-6611.
Is Dr. Higgs board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Higgs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Higgs speak?
Dr. Higgs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higgs typically treat?
As a Family 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higgs typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Higgs may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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 call our office at (512) 346-6611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgs accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Higgs in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Sendero Health Plans
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Higgs' office located?
Dr. Sarah Higgs' Primary Practice
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611
What is Dr. Higgs's NPI number?An 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 1164717922.
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. Sarah Higgs's specialty?
Dr. Higgs is a Family Medicine Specialist near Austin, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Sarah Higgs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgs is affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Sarah Higgs accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Higgs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Higgs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgs's office at (512) 346-6611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Higgs?
Please contact Dr. Higgs's office at (512) 346-6611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Higgs have?
Dr. Sarah Higgs is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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