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CHRISTOPHER CHIH-PO HIGGINS MD
NPI 1891704870
Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 348-4044 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2025, Oct 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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

NPI1891704870
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER CHIH-PO HIGGINSCredential: MD
Location AddressMADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVETacoma, WA 98431-6200
Mailing Address9040 Jackson AveJoint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-0001 · (253) 968-3121 · Fax (253) 986-1536
Phone(253) 348-4044
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1891704870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61265710✔ Licensed in IN · 01062008A
Definition
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.
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE, Tacoma, WA 98431
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · Phone (253) 985-6403 · Fax (253) 985-6879

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

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.

PECOS PAC ID3678799061
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220922002432
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Higgins reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pacific Anesthesia PC
10 mi
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 152 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497796452 (253) 426-4101
Franciscan Medical Group
11 mi
Anesthesiology
1313 BROADWAY, SUITE 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,526 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831358282 (253) 426-6306

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

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, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500024
Location413 Lilly Road NEOlympia, WA 98506 · Thurston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

KENNETH E CLIFTON MS
Social Worker (Clinical)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-4631
DR. MICHAEL ANTHONY D'ANGELO JR. PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-5370
CHLOE WYEN LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-0002
CRYSTAL-ANN SPANN RN
Registered Nurse (Case Management)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 966-3677
DR. JONATHAN LEE CAMERON DNP, CRNA
Military Health Care Provider
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2252
MARGARET MARY FAHY PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-0432
MICHAEL A. BORK DO
General Practice
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2462
DR. PETER STULL MD
Emergency Medicine
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1250

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Higgins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Higgins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Pacific Anesthesia PC (Tacoma, WA) and Franciscan Medical Group (Tacoma, WA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Higgins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.