DR. ELIZABETH ANNE HIGGINS M.D.
NPI 1396738514
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Elizabeth Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Higgins is 1396738514. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2005.

Q: What is Elizabeth Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Higgins was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.

Active since August 23, 2005PECOS Enrolled

171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 8, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Elizabeth Anne Higgins M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELIZABETH ANNE HIGGINS M.D. (NPI 1396738514) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (51396) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396738514

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. ELIZABETH ANNE HIGGINSCredential: M.D.

Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-3528

Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200

Phone(843) 792-1414

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1396738514 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 51396

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 183455 (NY)

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 183455 (NY)

171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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Medicaid01417156NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Higgins 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Higgins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1013934629 (843) 792-1414

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

11 services11 patients

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