Elizabeth M Higgins, MSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Independence, MO

Elizabeth M Higgins, MSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Independence, Missouri. Her current practice location is 15814 E 24 Hwy, Independence, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 753-1881.

Elizabeth M Higgins is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2017002040) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1861930141.

Contact Information

Elizabeth M Higgins, MSW
15814 E 24 Hwy,
Independence, MO 64050-2015
(816) 753-1881
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameElizabeth M Higgins
GenderFemale
SpecialitySocial Worker - Clinical
Location15814 E 24 Hwy, Independence, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861930141
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2017
  • Last Update Date: 11/08/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204268709
  • Enrollment ID: I20191122000112

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Elizabeth M Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861930141NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 2017002040 (Missouri)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Elizabeth M Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Childrens Mercy Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851437719
PECOS PAC ID: 2466366026
Enrollment ID: O20031118000182

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. Elizabeth M 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
Elizabeth M Higgins, MSW
2401 Gillham Rd,
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619

Ph: (816) 234-3000
Elizabeth M Higgins, MSW
15814 E 24 Hwy,
Independence, MO 64050-2015

Ph: (816) 753-1881

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