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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgs, Internist in Fayetteville, GA?
Dr. Shearin Higgs, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Higgs is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgs’s office at (770) 716-7999.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Higgs?
Dr. Shearin Higgs, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Higgs empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fayetteville/GA community, Dr. Higgs is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Higgs speak?
Dr. Higgs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Higgs treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
Also known as:
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Other Reason for Not Vaccinating
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
- Vaccine Not Given (Other Reason)
- Unvaccinated for Other Reason
- Immunization Deferred
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
- Z2889: Immunization not carried out for other reason
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Higgs perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shearin Higgs 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Higgs' office.
Does Dr. Higgs accept my insurance?
Dr. Higgs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 716-7999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgs accept in Fayetteville, GA?
Dr. Higgs in Fayetteville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Higgs' office located?
Dr. Shearin Higgs' Primary Practice
105 Carnegie Pl Ste 103
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 716-7999
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shearin Higgs?
Dr. Higgs has appointments available at his Fayetteville, GA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
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 1740258896.
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. Shearin Higgs's specialty?
Dr. Higgs is a Internist near Fayetteville, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Higgs to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shearin Higgs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgs is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital 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 Shearin Higgs accepting new patients in Fayetteville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shearin Higgs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shearin Higgs offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Higgs, or call (770) 716-7999 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Shearin Higgs?
Please contact Dr. Higgs's office at (770) 716-7999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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