Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Internist in San Leandro, CA?
Where did Dr. Higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Higgins board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Higgins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Higgins speak?
Dr. Higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Higgins typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Higgins typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Higgins may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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) 799-4659 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Higgins in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. Stephanie Higgins' Primary Practice
201 Dolores Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(650) 799-4659
What hospitals are Dr. Higgins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Higgins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Higgins's NPI number?A 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 1336275031.
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. Stephanie Higgins's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.