Dr. Christopher Chih-Po Higgins , MD
Anesthesiology • Tacoma, WA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Higgins, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, Dr. Higgins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE.
Dr. Higgins maintains professional affiliations with Franciscan Medical Group, Pacific Anesthesia Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA 984316200
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2000
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
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Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1746 Statewide)
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CMS Verified: 2025-05-28NUCC 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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Pacific Anesthesia Pc
16251 Sylvester Rd Sw, Burien, WA 981663017
Phone: 2062449970
Franciscan Medical Group
1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 984054933
Phone: 2534266341
Secondary Practice Locations
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 984054933
Phone: 2539856403
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Social Worker - Clinical
Master of Science
Psychologist - Clinical
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
Counselor - Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Registered Nurse - Case Management
Registered Nurse
Military Health Care Provider
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant
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Registered at 9040 JACKSON AVE, JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 984310001 (Tel: 2539683121)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS, MD
Registered at MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 9040 JACKSON AVE, TACOMA, WA 984316200 (Tel: 2533484044)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 782346200 (Tel: 2109162118)
Registered at 3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 782344501
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS
Anesthesiology (License #01062008A in IN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
9040 Jackson Ave
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 984310001
Phone: 2539683121
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