Dr. Heather Leanne Higgins , MD
Anesthesiology • Tacoma, WA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Heather Higgins, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Higgins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 S J ST.
Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 984054933
Medicare Profile & Education
Baylor College Of Medicine
2004
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
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Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1746 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-07-15NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Franciscan Medical Group
1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 984054933
Phone: 2534266341
Secondary Practice Locations
9040 Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA 984314501
Phone: 2539683885
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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Registered at 1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 984054933 (Tel: 2539856403)
Registered at 1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 984054933 (Tel: 2539856403)
Registered at 9040 JACKSON AVE, TACOMA, WA 984314501 (Tel: 2539683885)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 782344501 (Tel: 2109162118)
Registered at 946 RIVERSTONE DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782582333 (Tel: 8306881608)
Recorded as HEATHER HIGGINS, MD
Anesthesiology (License #01062071A in IN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 984054933
Phone: 2539856403
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