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Active NPI 1366861064 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara Higgins , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Higgins, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Higgins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 670 ALBANY STREET.

Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Boston University Mallory Pathology Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

670 Albany Street
Suite 304

Boston, MA 02118

Telephone 6174144291
Fax 6174145315
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Vermont College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Boston, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -13.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 35.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
201 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (303 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Higgins (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
371 204 $103.00 $38.27
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
228 37 $77.00 $27.51
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
71 32 $226.00 $84.48
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
64 55 $95.00 $35.30
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
32 15 $114.00 $42.57
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
20 11 $170.00 $63.89
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
20 13 $34.00 $12.41
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
17 15 $32.00 $11.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License MA 269599

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Boston University Mallory Pathology Associates Inc

1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 021182908

Phone: 6174144291

Boston University Mallory Pathology Associates Inc

670 Albany St, Boston, MA 021182653

Phone: 6174144291

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2019

Registered at 670 ALBANY STREET, SUITE 304, BOSTON, MA 02118 (Tel: 6174144291)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2019

Registered at 720 HARRISON AVE, DOB 503, BOSTON, MA 02118

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2019

Pathology (License #269599 in MA)

NPI Profile Active April 09, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2014

Registered at 330 BROOKLINE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, BOSTON, MA 022155400 (Tel: 6176674344)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2014

Registered at 330 BROOKLINE AVE., DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, BOSTON, MA 02215

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 09, 2014

Recorded as SARA HIGGINS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 09, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1366861064
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 09, 2014
Last Update: July 09, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

720 Harrison Ave, Dob 503

Boston, MA 02118

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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