JAMES HIGGINS Review - (CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY))

Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for JAMES HIGGINS.

Data is as of March 07, 2024.

  The Most Important Data about JAMES HIGGINS

In the briefest summary, JAMES HIGGINS is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, and INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY. JAMES HIGGINS attended UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY, graduating in 1977. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 2 medical groups. He is affiliated with 4 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).

National Provider Number (NPI):

1194727164

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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 JAMES HIGGINS. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the JAMES 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:

JAMES HIGGINS is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, and INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY): These surgeons operate on the blood vessels throughout the body. They often operate on the aorta (the main artery in the body), carotid arteries (blood vessels to the brain) and they treat varicose veins in the legs. (more information)

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: Your heart generally has a predictable, steady rhythm. But sometimes the rhythm can become irregular, a condition called an arrhythmia. Your heart might go too fast or too slow. You could feel like your heart is skipping a beat or adding extra beats. When that happens, your doctor may refer you to a specialist called a cardiac electrophysiologist. A cardiac electrophysiologist is a specialist who understands heart rhythms and can diagnose and treat any heart rhythm problems. A cardiac electrophy... (more information)

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY: Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases. An interventional cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels using nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures and specialized imaging techniques. Interventional cardiologists treat coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, and congenital heart disease, among other heart problems. Interventiona... (more information)

   Reviews and Ratings

MIPS Scores for JAMES 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 99.2
Final MIPS Score without CPB 93
PI Category Score 86.7
IA Category Score 40
Quality Category Score 94

Measures and Activities

These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Controlling High Blood Pressure 70%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 26%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 26%
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record Yes
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly 0%

   Office Locations and Phone Numbers for JAMES HIGGINS

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for JAMES HIGGINS.

7912 E 31ST CT
TULSA, OK 74145
918-496-8499

2408 E 81ST ST
TULSA, OK 74137
918-477-5071

   Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for JAMES HIGGINS

Doctors Groups:

JAMES R HIGGINS MD INC

OKLAHOMA SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: HILLCREST HOSPITAL SOUTH

Hospital: NORTHEASTERN HEALTH SYSTEM

Hospital: OKLAHOMA SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC

Hospital: SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL, INC

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