Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Higgins, M.D.

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1639241409
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Francis St, Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Pathology
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-6220

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0105X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #223356

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639241409. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
290
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$10,770
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
85390 Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report 273 222 $38
83020 Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, electrophoresis 17 17 $19

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Boston Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 1,301. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. John Higgins practices Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. John Higgins practice?
Dr. John Higgins practices at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 021156110. Office phone: 6177326220.
What is Dr. John Higgins's NPI?
Dr. John Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639241409, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report (HCPCS 85390); Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, electrophoresis (HCPCS 83020). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.