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Dr. David Higgins, MD
Aurora, CO
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Higgins, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. David Higgins, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office at (303) 724-2596.
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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Autism Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
- ASD Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
- Early Autism Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1341: Encounter for autism screening
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Dental Examination and Cleaning (Normal Findings)
- Dental Health
- Dental Exam
- Routine Dental Checkup (Clear)
- Normal Dental Exam
- Healthy Teeth Cleaning
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0120: Encounter for dental examination and cleaning 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Higgins perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Higgins may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (303) 724-2596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Higgins in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Colorado Access
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Geisinger Health Plan
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
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 1669714655.
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. David Higgins's specialty?
Dr. Higgins is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Aurora, CO. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Higgins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Higgins is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Banner North Colorado Medical Center, Childrens Colorado Health Pavilion. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 David Higgins accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. David Higgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (303) 724-2596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Higgins?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (303) 724-2596 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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