25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. John Higgins, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Higgins graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Saginaw Co-Op Hosps Inc, Family Practice. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office at (650) 723-7211.
Where did Dr. Higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Saginaw Co-Op Hosps Inc, Family Practice | Stanford University Program
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Higgins speak?
Dr. Higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Higgins typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Higgins typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Higgins may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Higgins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-7211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Higgins in Pleasanton, CA 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 Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. John Higgins' Primary Practice
5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(650) 723-7211
Recognitions
Publications
Multiple hepatic adenomas in a child with microvillus inclusion disease.
, 2013
Evaluation of SF-1 Expression in Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
, 2013
Identification and Characterization of 2 Testicular Germ Cell Markers, Glut3 and Cycli2.
FXR agonist INT-747 upregulates DDAH expression
, 2013
Fibronectin Glomerulopathy: An Unusual Cause of Adult-Onset Nephrotic Syndrome
, 2012
Evaluation of Putative Rel Cell Carcinoma Markers PAX-2, PAX-8
, 2012
Statistical Alysis of Surgical Pathology Data Using the R Program
, 2012
Deficiency in Mammalian Histone H2B Ubiquitin Ligase Bre1 (Rnf20
, 2012
A Tri-Marker Proliferation Index Predicts Biochemical Recurrence after Surgery for Prostate Cancer
, 2011
Immunohistochemical Distinction of Primary Adrel Cortical Lesions From Met
, 2011
Specificity of brachyury in the distinction of chordoma from clear cell rel cell carcinoma
, 2011
C1q-Fixing Human Leukocyte Antigen Antibodies Are Specific for Predicting Transplant Glomerulopathy
, 2011
Toll-Like Receptor 4 Contributes to Small Intestine Allograft Rejection
, 2010
Ribonucleotide reductase subunit M1 expression in resectable
, 2010
Acute Rejection of Small Intestine Allografts Is Associated With Increased Expression of Toll
, 2010
A 30-month-old Child With Acute Rel Failure Due to Primary Rel Cytotoxic T-cell Lymphoma
, 2010
Treatment with a Toll-like receptor inhibitory GpG oligonucleotide delays
, 2010
Liver Abscesses, Pylephlebitis, and Appendicitis in an Adolescent Male
, 2009
Microtubule-associated Protein-2 is a Sensitive Marker of Primary and Metastatic Neuroblastoma
, 2009
Sequential Use of Transcriptiol Profiling, Expression Quantitative Trait Mapping
, 2009
Alteration of Gene Expression Sigtures of Cortical Differentiation
, 2009
Immunohistochemical comparison of MUC1, CA125
, 2009
Recommendations for the reporting of surgically resected specimens of rel cell carcinoma The
, 2009
Expression of the Urothelial Differentiation Markers GATA3 and Placental S100
, 2009
CD 9 and vimentin distinguish clear cell from chromophobe rel cell carcinoma.
, 2009
Identification of candidate prostate cancer genes through comparative expression-profiling of semil
, 2008
Failure of oral atorvastatin to modulate a murine model of systemic lupus erythematosus
, 2008
IRF9 and STAT1 are required for IgG autoantibody production and B cell expression of TLR7 in mice
, 2008
hCAP-D3 expression marks a prostate cancer subtype with favorable clinical behavior and androgen
, 2008
Bilateral mixed epithelial stromal tumor in an end-stage rel disease patient: the first case report
, 2008
The utility of PAX5 immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of undifferentiated malignt neoplasms
, 2007
Placental S100 (S100P) and GATA3
, 2007
Overexpression of NDRG1 is an indicator of poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma
, 2007
Tolerizing D vaccines for autoimmune arthritis
, 2006
Intravenous Tamm-Horsfall protein polyps
, 2006
Selective tyrosine kise inhibition by imatinib mesylate for the treatment of autoimmune arthritis
, 2006
Evaluation of C4d staining in liver and small intestine allografts
, 2006
Upregulation of histidine decarboxylase expression
, 2006
Gene array studies in rel neoplasia
, 2006
CD10 expression in peripheral T-cell lymphomas complicated by a proliferation of large B-cells
, 2006
Glomerular and tubular basement membrane calcinosis: Case report and literature review
, 2006
Combined use of the JAK3 inhibitor CP-690
, 2005
Follicular dendritic cell immunohistochemical markers in angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma
, 2005
Immunosuppression by the JAK3 inhibitor CP-690
, 2005
Only the CD62L(+) subpopulation of CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells protects from lethal acute GVHD
, 2005
A D microarray survey of gene expression in normal human tissues
, 2005
The effect of soluble complement receptor type 1 on acute humoral xenograft rejection in hDAF
, 2005
A transcriptiol profile of aging in the human kidney
, 2004
Hyperacute rejection of hDAF-transgenic pig organ xenografts in cynomolgus monkeys
, 2004
Biochemical remission after resection of prostate cancer lung metastasis
, 2004
Gene expression in the normal adult human kidney assessed by complementary D microarray
, 2004
Gene expression profiling identifies clinically relevant subtypes of prostate cancer
, 2004
Common lymphoid progenitors rapidly engraft
, 2003
Treatment with humanized monoclol antibodies against CD80
, 2003
Host conditioning with total lymphoid irradiation
, 2003
Distribution of monoclol antiferritin antibody in Kaposi's sarcoma, Hodgkin's disease
, 2003
Gene expression patterns in rel cell carcinoma assessed by complementary D microarray
, 2003
Expression of FKBP12 in benign
, 2003
Gene expression patterns in human liver cancers
, 2002
Unique patterns of surface receptors, cytokine secretion
, 2002
Maintence and recovery stages of postischemic acute rel failure in humans
, 2002
Long-term plasmapheresis and protein A column treatment of recurrent FSGS
, 2001
Ovarian non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: A clinicopathologic study of eight primary cases
, 2001
Coadministration of either cyclosporine or steroids with humanized monoclol antibodies
, 2001
Predomince of NK1.1(+)TCR alpha beta(+) or DX5(+)TCR alpha beta(+) T cells
, 2001
Apoptosis and allograft rejection in the absence of CD8(+) T cells
, 2001
Pulse methylprednisolone, cyclosporine
, 2001
Allogeneic bone marrow cells that facilitate complete chimerism
, 2001
Genetic alysis of a papillary thyroid carcinoma in a patient with MEN1
, 2001
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma complicated by a proliferation of large B cells
, 2000
Large B-cell lymphoma of thyroid
, 2000
Radiolabeled annexin V imaging
, 2000
Herpes lymphadenitis in association with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
, 1999
CD30 expression is common in mediastil large B-cell lymphoma
, 1999
Testicular Sertoli cell tumors NOS, the fil word?
, 1999
Magement of the clinically positive neck in organ preservation for advanced head and neck cancer
, 1998
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 1154474872.
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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Pleasanton, CA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.
Is this Dr. John Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Eden Medical Center 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 Pleasanton, CA?
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 (650) 723-7211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Higgins?
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