JAMES VERN HIGGINS MD
NPI 1679538474
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Lubbock, TX
About James Vern Higgins Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JAMES VERN HIGGINS MD (NPI 1679538474) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (H6287) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (1988).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
James Vern 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79410 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
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 James Higgins's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Higgins is 1679538474. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006.
Where is James Higgins located?
James Higgins practices at 4102 24th St Ste 401, Lubbock, TX 79410. The listed phone number is (806) 725-5830.
What is James Higgins's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.
Is James Higgins enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James 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 James Higgins accept?
Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan list James 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 James Higgins was last updated on December 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
