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MS. LYDIA KATHERINE HIGGS MS, LCGC
NPI 1649804857
Genetic Counselor, MS in Roanoke, VA

Active since February 26, 2020
1211 S JEFFERSON ST, ROANOKE, VA 24016(540) 985-9889(540) 857-9130 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ms. Lydia Katherine Higgs Ms, Lcgc NPPES

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

MS. LYDIA KATHERINE HIGGS MS, LCGC (NPI 1649804857) is an individual genetic counselor, ms provider in Roanoke, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0139000003) and active in the NPI registry since February 2020. She maintains a secondary practice location in Roanoke.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649804857
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy170300000X
Provider Legal NameMS. LYDIA KATHERINE HIGGSCredential: MS, LCGC
Location Address1211 S JEFFERSON STRoanoke, VA 24016-4705
Mailing Address1211 S Jefferson StRoanoke, VA 24016-4705 · (540) 985-9889 · Fax (540) 857-9130
Phone(540) 985-9889
Fax(540) 857-9130
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1649804857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGenetic Counselor, MSOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code170300000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0139000003
Definition
A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
1211 S JEFFERSON ST, Roanoke, VA 24016
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13 Riverside CirRoanoke, VA 24016-4955 · Phone (540) 985-9888 · Fax (540) 857-9130

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MRS. LINDSEY CAMILLE NANZ MS
Genetic Counselor, MS
1211 S JEFFERSON ST
ROANOKE, VA 24016
Roanoke City (540) 985-9885

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

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What is Lydia Higgs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lydia Higgs is 1649804857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2020.

Where is Lydia Higgs located?

Lydia Higgs practices at 1211 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016. The listed phone number is (540) 985-9889.

What is Lydia Higgs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Genetic Counselor, MS with taxonomy code 170300000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lydia Higgs was last updated on February 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.