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Deactivated NPI 1831197755 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

William Jerry Higgins , OPTOMETRIST

Optometrist • Anniston, AL

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, William Higgins has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date July 13, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date April 06, 2018
Total Practice Duration ~13 Years of Practice (2005 – 2018)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

William Higgins, OPTOMETRIST was a registered Optometrist practicing in Anniston, AL. Throughout an active medical career spanning 13 years, William Higgins provided care at the practice location at 700 E 10TH ST until profile deactivation on 2018-04-06.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

700 E 10th St

Anniston, AL 362074756

Telephone 2562367627
Fax 2562367628

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Anniston, AL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Anniston, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S303 TA 236

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Danny Helms , DO

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1164421038

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated April 06, 2018

Record deactivated on April 06, 2018

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 700 E 10TH ST, ANNISTON, AL 362074756 (Tel: 2562367627)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 2005, ANNISTON, AL 362022005 (Tel: 2562367627)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as WILLIAM HIGGINS, OPTOMETRIST

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #S303 TA 236 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831197755
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 13, 2005
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Deactivation Date: April 06, 2018

Mailing Address

Po Box 2005

Anniston, AL 362022005

Phone: 2562367627

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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