Overview
Christopher Higgins is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Summerville, South Carolina.
Dr. Higgins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Asthma in Children.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
295 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Higgins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Higgins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Higgins by calling their office at 843-970-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Higgins a top-rated expert for Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Higgins is classified as an Advanced expert for Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Higgins specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Higgins is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Christopher Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Higgins accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-970-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- CroupDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Croup.
- DiarrheaDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- HerpanginaDr. Higgins isExperienced. Learn about Herpangina.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)


