Dr Jennifer Tome Higa, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Jennifer Tome Higa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. She went to New York Medical College and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. She is a member of the group practice Washington Gastroenterology Pllc and her current practice location is 2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 272-5127.

Dr Jennifer Tome Higa is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60358503) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1427378082.

Contact Information

Dr Jennifer Tome Higa, MD
2202 S Cedar St Ste 330,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2318
(253) 272-5127
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jennifer Tome Higa
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience14 Years
Location2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Jennifer Tome Higa attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427378082
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/17/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395970339
  • Enrollment ID: I20131030000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jennifer Tome Higa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427378082NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD464587 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 244076 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD60358503 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital
Multicare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WAHospital
Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Washington Gastroenterology Pllc6204194848111

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. Dr Jennifer Tome Higa allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameVirginia Mason Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801851258
PECOS PAC ID: 9830002617
Enrollment ID: O20031107000383
Entity NameSea-mar Community Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811051170
PECOS PAC ID: 7315831161
Enrollment ID: O20040211001210
Entity NameWashington Gastroenterology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306364401
PECOS PAC ID: 6204194848
Enrollment ID: O20180103000884

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 Jennifer Tome Higa 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 Jennifer Tome Higa, MD
3209 S 23rd St Ste 203,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1602

Ph: (253) 272-5127
Dr Jennifer Tome Higa, MD
2202 S Cedar St Ste 330,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2318

Ph: (253) 272-5127

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