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DR. HEATHER LEANNE HIGGINS MD
NPI 1033124565
Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 985-6403(253) 985-6879 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 8, 2024, Jul 8, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Heather Leanne Higgins Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HEATHER LEANNE HIGGINS MD (NPI 1033124565) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61424036) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033124565
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER LEANNE HIGGINSCredential: MD
Location Address1717 S J STTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 985-6403 · Fax (253) 985-6879
Phone(253) 985-6403
Fax(253) 985-6879
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1033124565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61424036✔ Licensed in IN · 01062071A
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Heather Leanne Ellinger Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19040 Jackson AveTacoma, WA 98431-4501 · Phone (253) 968-3885

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2285388WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Heather Leanne Higgins Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9133427511
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241001004164
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ELIZABETH CULP
Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6163
GLAUCIA DE CASTRO MOREIRA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6625
GRANT ALEXANDER YELLIOTT II PA C
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6660
MS. JESSICA WAI-YING TAM MD
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341
KARA SPRINGER CRANE PHARMD
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 432-8216
BROOKE ELIZABETH CLOVER-OWENS RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
NATHANIEL ERIC SIEV MD
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
PRISCILLA RUTH JAMES AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Heather Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Higgins is 1033124565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Heather Leanne Ellinger MD.

Where is Heather Higgins located?

Heather Higgins practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 985-6403.

What is Heather Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Heather Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Higgins is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Heather Higgins accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Heather Higgins as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Higgins was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.