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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Higginson is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higginson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Higginson typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Second-Degree Burn to Left Foot
- Second-Degree Burn of Left Forearm
- Second-Degree Burn of Right Forearm
- Second-Degree Burn to Right Foot
- Third-Degree Burn of Left Foot
- Burns
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin 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
- Burn injury
- Partial-thickness burn on right foot
- Moderate right foot burn
- Right foot thermal injury
- Full-thickness burn of Left Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Left Foot
- Severe burn of Left Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T25222D: Burn of second degree of left foot, subsequent encounter
- T22212A: Burn of second degree of left forearm, initial encounter
- T22211D: Burn of second degree of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- T25221D: Burn of second degree of right foot, subsequent encounter
- T25322D: Burn of third degree of left foot, 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
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Higginson typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Higginson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Small Burn Treatment
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Burns
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Molina Healthcare
State of Arkansas
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sara Higginson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higginson is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Cabell Huntington Hospital 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 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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