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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Alexandra Higgins is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgins’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office at (507) 284-2511.
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 Hematology / Oncology 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
Which procedures does Dr. Higgins perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexandra Higgins may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Higgins in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Avera Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of South Dakota
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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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 1194189423.
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. Alexandra Higgins's specialty?
Dr. Higgins is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Rochester, MN. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Higgins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexandra Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center 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
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Is Alexandra Higgins accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Higgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandra Higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Higgins?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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