CHRISTOPHER CHIH-PO HIGGINS MD
NPI 1891704870
Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA
About Christopher Chih-po Higgins Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRISTOPHER CHIH-PO HIGGINS MD (NPI 1891704870) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61265710) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence St Peter Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
Christopher Chih-po 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Providence St Peter Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Olympia, WASt Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WAOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
TACOMA, WA 98431
TACOMA, WA 98431
TACOMA, WA 98431
TACOMA, WA 98431
TACOMA, WA 98431
TACOMA, WA 98431
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 Christopher Higgins's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Higgins is 1891704870. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2006.
Where is Christopher Higgins located?
Christopher Higgins practices at Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 348-4044.
What is Christopher Higgins's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Christopher Higgins enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Higgins accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Christopher 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.
Is Christopher Higgins affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Christopher Higgins is affiliated with Providence St Peter Hospital and St Joseph Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Higgins was last updated on May 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
