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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgs, Infectious Disease Specialist in Warwick, RI?
Dr. James Higgs, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Warwick, RI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Higgs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgs’s office at (617) 636-8877.
What languages does Dr. Higgs speak?
Dr. Higgs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Higgs typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Higgs 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. Higgs. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Higgs typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Higgs may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Higgs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higgs accept my insurance?
Dr. Higgs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-8877 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgs accept in Warwick, RI?
Dr. Higgs in Warwick, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Medicare
State of Rhode Island
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Higgs' office located?
What is Dr. Higgs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higgs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457783383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higgs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higgs
What is Dr. James Higgs's specialty?
Dr. Higgs is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Warwick, RI.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. James Higgs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgs is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, South County Hospital Campus, Massachusetts General 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Higgs accepting new patients in Warwick, RI?
Yes, Dr. James Higgs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Higgs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgs's office at (617) 636-8877 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Higgs?
Please contact Dr. Higgs's office at (617) 636-8877 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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