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Who is Dr. Higginson, Critical Care Surgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Sara Higginson, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Higginson is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higginson’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higginson’s office at (559) 608-6500.
What languages does Dr. Higginson speak?
Dr. Higginson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Higginson treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Higginson 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. Higginson. 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:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- General Burn Injury
- Moderate Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
- Second-Degree Right Hand Burn
- Second-Degree Burn to Left Foot
- Second-Degree Burn of Left Forearm
- Second-Degree Burn to Right Foot
- Second-degree burn of the trunk
- Second-Degree Burn of Right Forearm
- Significant Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
- Second-Degree Burn of Right Thigh
- Extensive Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
- Third-Degree Burn of Left Foot
- Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
- Third-Degree Burn of Right Foot
- Burns
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Moderate Extent Burns
- Partial Thickness Burns
- Second Degree Burns
- Partial thickness burn
- Blistering burn
- Dermal burn
- Partial-thickness burn on left foot
- Moderate left foot burn
- Left foot thermal injury
- Partial Thickness Burn
- Dermal Burn
- Moderate Burn
- Partial-thickness burn on right foot
- Moderate right foot burn
- Right foot thermal injury
- Partial thickness burn of the trunk
- Moderate burn on trunk
- Trunk skin damage
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
- Burn injury
- Extensive Burns
- Severe Burns
- Large Area Burns
- Blistering Burn
- Major Burns
- Critical Burns
- Full-thickness burn of Left Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Left Foot
- Severe burn of Left Foot
- Heat burn
- Full-thickness burn of Right Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Right Foot
- Severe burn of Right Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T3110: Burns involving 10-19% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
- T23201D: Burn of second degree of right hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T25222D: Burn of second degree of left foot, subsequent encounter
- T22212A: Burn of second degree of left forearm, initial encounter
- T25221D: Burn of second degree of right foot, subsequent encounter
- T2120XD: Burn of second degree of trunk, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T22211D: Burn of second degree of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- T25222A: Burn of second degree of left foot, initial encounter
- T3120: Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
- T24211D: Burn of second degree of right thigh, subsequent encounter
- T3130: Burns involving 30-39% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
- T25322D: Burn of third degree of left foot, subsequent encounter
- T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
- T25321A: Burn of third degree of right foot, initial encounter
- T2020XD: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Itching
- Pruritus
- Skin Itch
- Generalized Itching
ICD-10 Codes:
- L299: Pruritus, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Higginson perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Sara Higginson may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Higginson's office.
Does Dr. Higginson accept my insurance?
Dr. Higginson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 608-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higginson accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Higginson in Fresno, 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
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Molina
Passport Health Plan
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Higginson's office located?
What is Dr. Higginson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higginson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578852471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higginson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higginson
What is Dr. Sara Higginson's specialty?
Dr. Higginson is a Critical Care Surgeon near Fresno, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Higginson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sara Higginson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Higginson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Shriners Childrens Ohio. 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 Sara Higginson accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sara Higginson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Higginson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higginson's office at (559) 608-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Higginson?
Please contact Dr. Higginson's office at (559) 608-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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