KIM HIGGINS Review - (FAMILY PRACTICE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for KIM HIGGINS.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about KIM HIGGINS
In the briefest summary, KIM HIGGINS is a specialist in FAMILY PRACTICE. Other specialties include GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY, and HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE. KIM HIGGINS attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HSC, COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED, graduating in 2007. She maintains 3 office locations. She is a part of 2 medical groups. She is affiliated with 6 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1023209525What is this page all about?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") compiles and distributes more than 17 tables of data on medical professionals on a sporadic basis. Some of the tables contain more than a million records which makes it very difficult to manage them. There is a lot of information to pour through when trying to understand KIM HIGGINS. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the KIM HIGGINS does, their affiliations and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: Specialities, Ratings, Office Locations, Affiliations, and Other Doctors.
Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
KIM HIGGINS is a specialist in FAMILY PRACTICE. Other specialties include GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY, and HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE.
FAMILY PRACTICE: Family Practice is a combination of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Ob/Gyn. They are primary care physicians for children and adults, perform well-woman exams and sometimes even deliver babies. (more information)
GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY: Geriatric psychiatry is psychiatry for older adults, aimed at disorders developed later in life such as mood disorders, dementia, substance abuse, or personality disorders.Geriatric psychiatrists have specialized, additional training for assisting older adults, and as a result are able to expertly navigate scenarios unique to older adults. Geriatric psychiatrists are focused on preventing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental and emotional disorders in older adults. The difference between... (more information)
HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE: Hospice is available to people living with an end-stage disease including cancer, pulmonary disease, ALS, heart disease, HIV-AIDS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and any other life-threatening illness. Hospice care is available to patients who no longer wish treatment directed at curing their disease. The hospice benefit is flexible. Initially, a physician certifies that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. The first two certifications are ... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for KIM HIGGINS
MIPS is an acronym for Merit-Based Incentive Payment System. Authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reaouthorization Act of 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") developed MIPS to reward clinicians for the value of care they provide rather than the volume of care, quality over quantity. The MIPS final score determines a provider's Medicare Part B payment adjustments. MIPS also created a means for consumers to rank providers.
MIPS scores are calculated using four performance categories, quality, cost, improvement activities, and promotion of interoperability. Higher scores are better. The highest final MIPS score is 100.
| Final MIPS Score | 100 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 100 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 100 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
There is no measure or activity data for KIM HIGGINS.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for KIM HIGGINS
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 3 office locations for KIM HIGGINS.
3272 N GARLAND AVE
GARLAND, TX 75040
972-552-7871
6150 OAKMONT TRL
FORT WORTH, TX 76132
817-782-9564
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for KIM HIGGINS
Doctors Groups:
LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
PHYSICIAN SENIOR SERVICES, PLLC
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: RENEW HOME HEALTH
Hospice: CUSTOM CARE HOSPICE
Hospice: ENHABIT HOSPICE
Hospice: THREE OAKS HOSPICE
Hospice: MEDICAL CITY HOSPICE & FAMILY CARE
Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in FAMILY PRACTICE that are similar to KIM HIGGINS
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