Dr Eric Larry Higgins, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Dumas, TX

Dr Eric Larry Higgins, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine" provider in Dumas, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Moore County Hospital District and his current practice location is 222 S Bliss Ave, Dumas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 934-9503.

Dr Eric Larry Higgins is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 1672) 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 1548373731.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Larry Higgins, DPM
222 S Bliss Ave,
Dumas, TX 79029-3806
(806) 934-9503
(806) 934-1154

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Larry Higgins
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience24 Years
Location222 S Bliss Ave, Dumas, Texas
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 Eric Larry Higgins graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548373731
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103812623
  • Enrollment ID: I20040421001032

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Larry Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548373731NPI-NPPES
0084KMOtherTXBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD
163621902MedicaidTX
163621901MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213EP1101XPodiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine 1672 (Texas)Primary
213ES0131XPodiatrist - Foot Surgery 1672 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial HospitalDumas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Moore County Hospital District125422626934

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 Eric Larry Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMoore County Hospital District
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700991700
PECOS PAC ID: 1254226269
Enrollment ID: O20040430000610

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 Eric Larry 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 Eric Larry Higgins, DPM
224 E 2nd St,
Dumas, TX 79029-3808

Ph: (806) 934-9503
Dr Eric Larry Higgins, DPM
222 S Bliss Ave,
Dumas, TX 79029-3806

Ph: (806) 934-9503

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Podiatrist in Dumas, TX

Eric L Higgins Dpm
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 222 S Bliss Ave, Dumas, TX 79029
Phone: 806-934-9503    Fax: 806-934-1154

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