Dr Michael Higgins, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Dr Michael Higgins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Bellingham, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Peacehealth and his current practice location is 3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250, Bellingham, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 676-2288.

Dr Michael Higgins is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 60221728) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1750518437.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Higgins, MD
3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1945
(360) 676-2288
(360) 861-6017



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Higgins
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael Higgins attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750518437
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800067257
  • Enrollment ID: I20110915000744

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750518437NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 60221728 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph HospitalBellingham, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Peacehealth9537073960259

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePeacehealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356309553
PECOS PAC ID: 9537073960
Enrollment ID: O20031118001062

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Entity NameSqualicum Surgical Associates, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801142062
PECOS PAC ID: 8921255209
Enrollment ID: O20120821000616

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Michael Higgins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael Higgins, MD
3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1945

Ph: (360) 676-2288
Dr Michael Higgins, MD
3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 250,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1945

Ph: (360) 676-2288

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Surgery Doctors in Bellingham, WA

Jordan Elliott Genut, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2950 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite B, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-788-6063    
Dr. Karen S Woo, D.O., FACOS, FACS
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4545 Cordata Parkway, Suite 1c, General Surgery, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-752-5273    Fax: 360-752-5652
Dr. Allison J Robinson, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2980 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 302, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-788-8200    Fax: 360-788-8329
Robert M Rush, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2980 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 302, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-788-8200    Fax: 360-788-8329
Barbara A Bachman, MD
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Practice Location: 2940 Squalicum Pkwy, Ste 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-671-9877    Fax: 360-671-9688
Stephen Y Cesar, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-738-2200    Fax: 360-752-5668
Dr. Vildana Omerovic, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-788-6300    

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