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GEOFFREY B HIGGS MD
NPI 1548236748
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Prosser, WA

Active since February 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
723 MEMORIAL ST, PROSSER, WA 99350(509) 786-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 29, 2020, Jul 15, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Geoffrey B Higgs Md NPPES

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

GEOFFREY B HIGGS MD (NPI 1548236748) is an individual sports medicine provider in Prosser, Washington, licensed in Texas (R4716) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548236748
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameGEOFFREY B HIGGSCredential: MD
Location Address723 MEMORIAL STProsser, WA 99350-1524
Mailing Address723 Memorial StProsser, WA 99350-1524 · (509) 786-2222
Phone(509) 786-2222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2023
✔ NPI 1548236748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R4716✔ Licensed in VA · 0101224432
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.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 0101224432 (VA), R4716 (TX)
723 MEMORIAL ST, Prosser, WA 99350
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid6402071VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Geoffrey B Higgs 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 ID8820138597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231006001695
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Yakima Valley Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Yakima, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500036
Location2811 Tieton DriveYakima, WA 98902 · Yakima County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prosser Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Prosser, WA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501312
Location723 Memorial StreetProsser, WA 99350 · Benton County
Emergency services

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.

PROSSER PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF BENTON COUNTY
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (509) 786-2222
ASHLEY MARIAH KENNEY MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (509) 786-2222
PROSSER PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF BENTON COUNTY
Skilled Nursing Facility
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (509) 786-2222
BENJAMIN J PASSEY
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (801) 644-4700
MRS. AMY SHOOK CRNFA
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (509) 786-6676
PETER CULP PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (509) 786-2222
KYLE JAMES CARLSON DNP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (509) 786-2222
PROSSER PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF BENTON COUNTY
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
723 MEMORIAL ST
PROSSER, WA 99350
Benton County (509) 786-2222

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 Geoffrey Higgs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Geoffrey Higgs is 1548236748. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006.

Where is Geoffrey Higgs located?

Geoffrey Higgs practices at 723 Memorial St, Prosser, WA 99350. The listed phone number is (509) 786-2222.

What is Geoffrey Higgs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Geoffrey Higgs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Geoffrey Higgs 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 Geoffrey Higgs accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Geoffrey Higgs 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.

Is Geoffrey Higgs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Geoffrey Higgs is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial and Prosser Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Geoffrey Higgs was last updated on September 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.