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Dr. Craig Higgs, MD

Dr. Craig Higgs, MD

Pediatrician

Peoria, IL

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Higgs, Pediatrician in Peoria, IL?

    Dr. Craig Higgs, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Peoria, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Higgs graduated from Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Higgs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgs’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgs’s office at (309) 683-5600.

    Where did Dr. Higgs go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Higgs board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Higgs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Higgs speak?

    Dr. Higgs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Higgs typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Higgs typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Craig Higgs may include:

    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 (309) 683-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Higgs accept in Peoria, IL?

    Dr. Higgs in Peoria, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • American Public Life

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Illinois

    • Tower Life Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Higgs' office located?

    Dr. Craig Higgs' Primary Practice

    5114 N Glen Park Place Rd

    Peoria, IL 61614

    (309) 683-5600

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    Dr. Craig Higgs' Practice 2

    8600 State Route 91 Ste 130

    Peoria, IL 61615

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    What is Dr. Higgs's NPI number?A 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 1649488925.

    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. Craig Higgs's specialty?

    Dr. Higgs is a Pediatrician near Peoria, IL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Craig Higgs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Higgs is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Craig Higgs accepting new patients in Peoria, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Higgs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Craig Higgs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Higgs' office at (309) 683-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Higgs?

    Please contact Dr. Higgs' office at (309) 683-5600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Higgs' office located?

    Dr. Higgs' office is located in Peoria, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Higgs have?

    Dr. Craig Higgs is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.