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Active NPI 1225067218 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Martin Higgins , MD

Anesthesiology • Brick, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Higgins, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Brick, NJ. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1988, Dr. Higgins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 425 JACK MARTIN BLVD.

Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Parkway Anesthesia Associates 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, anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

425 Jack Martin Blvd

Brick, NJ 087247732

Telephone 7328403376
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Brick, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Brick, NJ (1783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
93.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Higgins (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Brick Specialty Average (30.5 Years) 30.5 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
153 147 $1161.82 $80.23
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
81 78 $977.21 $67.56
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
63 60 $2417.12 $166.88
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
58 56 $1593.71 $66.88
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
55 53 $1592.20 $110.19
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
32 32 $2595.94 $171.31
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope
27 27 $2696.30 $186.05
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
24 24 $1222.81 $84.51
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt
20 20 $2724.31 $188.16
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
19 19 $1580.53 $109.40
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement
17 17 $2508.24 $166.59
00520 Anesthesia for closed procedure in chest
16 16 $1876.88 $129.14
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot
14 14 $1649.38 $113.89
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord
14 14 $4245.89 $293.22
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
14 14 $330.00 $32.15
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum
13 13 $1472.50 $102.05
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope
13 12 $1607.50 $111.08
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone
11 11 $2199.66 $146.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License NJ 25MA05435900

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

Parkway Anesthesia Associates Llc

425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 087247732

Phone: 7328402200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
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 425 JACK MARTIN BLVD, BRICK, NJ 087247732 (Tel: 7328403376)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 255 W MICHIGAN AVE, PO BOX 1123, JACKSON, MI 492012218 (Tel: 5177876440)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES HIGGINS, MD

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

Anesthesiology (License #25MA05435900 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225067218
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 02, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

255 W Michigan Ave, Po Box 1123

Jackson, MI 492012218

Phone: 5177876440

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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