Lisbeth Higgins, ACNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Athens, GA

Lisbeth Higgins, ACNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care" in Athens, Georgia. She went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice The Emory Clinic, Inc and her current practice location is 1270 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 851-6745.

Lisbeth Higgins is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 2009010274) 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 1154651313.

Contact Information

Lisbeth Higgins, ACNP-BC
1270 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30606-2762
(770) 851-6745
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Provider's Profile

Full NameLisbeth Higgins
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience15 Years
Location1270 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia
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:
  • Lisbeth Higgins attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154651313
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2010
  • Last Update Date: 05/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052455375
  • Enrollment ID: I20100224000260

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lisbeth Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154651313NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LA2100XNurse Practitioner - Acute Care 2009010274 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Emory Decatur HospitalDecatur, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Emory Clinic, Inc88209014082729

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. Lisbeth Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Emory Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396798229
PECOS PAC ID: 8820901408
Enrollment ID: O20031110000503

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. Lisbeth 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
Lisbeth Higgins, ACNP-BC
687 Nantahala Ave,
Athens, GA 30601-1832

Ph: (770) 851-6745
Lisbeth Higgins, ACNP-BC
1270 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30606-2762

Ph: (770) 851-6745

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