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Active NPI 1194764456 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David S. Higgins , DO

Anesthesiology • Glendale, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Higgins, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Glendale, AZ. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University in 2002, Dr. Higgins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5757 W THUNDERBIRD RD.

Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Mountain West Anesthesia Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5757 W Thunderbird Rd
Suite W-400

Glendale, AZ 853064641

Telephone 6025471400
Fax 6025471401
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Westside Ear Nose & Throat Pc Facility NPI 1376528976

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Glendale, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +0.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
37 Specialists

Practicing in Glendale, AZ (1513 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
80.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Higgins (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Glendale Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
19 19 $648.39 $133.12
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
14 14 $623.07 $128.96
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
12 12 $283.25 $44.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-04-03
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AZ 4317

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mountain West Anesthesia Llc

4401 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 844033195

Phone: 8013872800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

20 Associated Practitioners
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Anesthesiology

NPI 1083693436

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1194763912

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1225017676

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sabrina Melendez , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1265018667

Registered Nurse

NPI 1326275041

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1386623734

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2020

Registered at 645 E MISSOURI AVE, STE 300, PHOENIX, AZ 850121351 (Tel: 6022628900)

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 5757 W THUNDERBIRD RD, SUITE W-400, GLENDALE, AZ 853064641 (Tel: 6025471400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 5757 W THUNDERBIRD RD, SUITE W-400, GLENDALE, AZ 853064641 (Tel: 6025471400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID HIGGINS, D.O.

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

Anesthesiology (License #4317 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194764456
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 05, 2006
Last Update: April 03, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

645 E Missouri Ave, Ste 300

Phoenix, AZ 850121351

Phone: 6022628900

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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