Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Higgins, MD
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Brick, NJ
- NPI 1225067218
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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425 Jack Martin Blvd
Brick, NJ 087247732
(732) 840-3376 - Mailing address
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255 W Michigan Ave, Po Box 1123
Jackson, MI 492012218
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MA05435900
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225067218. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
246
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$30,353
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 62 | 62 | $82 | |
00811 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | 42 | 42 | $67 | |
01922 |
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | 31 | 31 | $100 | |
01844 |
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt | 22 | 20 | $265 | |
01402 |
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement | 21 | 21 | $230 | |
00813 |
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope | 20 | 20 | $87 | |
64447 |
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) | 19 | 19 | $66 | |
00790 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen | 17 | 17 | $219 | |
01480 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones | 12 | 12 | $164 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Brick Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$104
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $56.77 | |
| Mindray Ds USA, INC. | 1 | $25.32 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $21.79 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. James Higgins practices Anesthesiology Physician in Brick, NJ.
Where does Dr. James Higgins practice?
Dr. James Higgins practices at 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 087247732. Office phone: 7328403376.
What is Dr. James Higgins's NPI?
Dr. James Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225067218, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.