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Kelly Jean Higgins , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Duluth, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kelly Higgins, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Kelly Higgins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 920 E 1ST ST.

Kelly Higgins maintains professional affiliations with The Duluth Clinic Ltd, International Falls Memorial Hospital Association, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hospital discharge day management, more than, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

920 E 1st St
Ste. P201

Duluth, MN 558052201

Telephone 2182497970
Fax 2182497997
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth Facility NPI 1295787380

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Duluth, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs +6.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.5 Yrs
State Avg: 10.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
180 Specialists

Practicing in Duluth, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Higgins (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Duluth Specialty Average (9.5 Years) 9.5 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
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
19 19 $366.35 $92.27
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
17 13 $250.74 $63.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-22
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 10863

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

603 9th St N, Virginia, MN 557922319

Phone: 2187413013

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 558051913

Phone: 2187868364

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 558051906

Phone: 2187864000

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187868364

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

1413 Hwy 33 S, Cloquet, MN 557202626

Phone: 2183374000

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

530 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 558051913

Phone: 2187868364

St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth

915 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 558052107

Phone: 2182495439

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

4855 W Arrowhead Rd, Hermantown, MN 558113936

Phone: 2187863540

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

320 E Main St, Crosby, MN 564411645

Phone: 2185467000

International Falls Memorial Hospital Association

1400 Hwy 71, International Falls, MN 566492154

Phone: 2182834481

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

4212 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 558072737

Phone: 2187863500

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

901 9th St N, Virginia, MN 557922398

Phone: 2187487750

Secondary Practice Locations

402 E 2nd St

Duluth, MN 558051906

Phone: 2187864000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

25 Associated Practitioners
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Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043260524

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Trina Hollatz , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1083804256

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1184715203

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Shawn Pritchard , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1245676683

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1356517197

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 22, 2023

Recorded as KELLY HIGGINS, PA-C

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 01, 2023

Recorded as KELLY HIGGENS, PA-C

NPI Profile Active August 18, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 18, 2014

Registered at 920 E 1ST ST, STE. P201, DULUTH, MN 558052201 (Tel: 2182497970)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 18, 2014

Registered at 920 E 1ST ST, STE. P201, DULUTH, MN 558052201 (Tel: 2182497970)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 18, 2014

Recorded as KELLY KLEVEN, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 18, 2014

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 20, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1336459635
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 20, 2010
Last Update: November 22, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

920 E 1st St, Ste. P201

Duluth, MN 558052201

Phone: 2182497970

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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