30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Internist in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Donald Higgins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Higgins graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office.
Where did Dr. Higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
Is Dr. Higgins board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Donald 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Higgins typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Donald 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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Higgins in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Broward Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other TPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
What is Dr. Higgins's NPI number?An 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 1467439554.
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. Donald Higgins's specialty?
Dr. Higgins is a Internist near Tulsa, OK.
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.
Is this Dr. Donald Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa 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
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Is Donald Higgins accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?
No, Dr. Donald Higgins is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Higgins?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Higgins have?
Dr. Donald Higgins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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6600 S Yale Ave Ste 1400
Tulsa, OK 74136