Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Cardiologist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. John Higgins, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office at (402) 391-5055.
What languages does Dr. Higgins speak?
Dr. Higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Higgins 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.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Higgins perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Higgins' office.
Does Dr. Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 391-5055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Higgins in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. John Higgins' Primary Practice
1120 N 103rd Plz Ste 100
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-5055
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 1942564919.
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. John Higgins's specialty?
Dr. Higgins is a Cardiologist near Omaha, NE. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Higgins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Women's Hospital 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 John Higgins accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. John Higgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (402) 391-5055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Higgins?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (402) 391-5055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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