DR. KEVIN HIGASHIGAWA M.D.
NPI 1245435536
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Auburn, CA

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0005X and a focus in Sports Medicine.

Active since June 18, 2007PECOS Enrolled

11795 EDUCATION ST, SUITE 110, AUBURN, CA 95602(530) 886-6820 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Dr. Kevin Higashigawa M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN HIGASHIGAWA M.D. (NPI 1245435536) is an individual sports medicine provider in Auburn, California, licensed in Hawaii (MD15666) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245435536

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN HIGASHIGAWACredential: M.D.

Location Address11795 EDUCATION ST, SUITE 110Auburn, CA 95602-2454

Mailing Address10470 Old Placerville Rd, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95827-2539 · (800) 470-0071

Phone(530) 886-6820

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 18, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2021

✔ NPI 1245435536 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in HI · MD15666

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

11795 EDUCATION ST, Auburn, CA 95602

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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Kevin Higashigawa M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.