Expertise in
19
conditions
Expertise in
19
conditions
15503 Ventura Blvd, Ste 170, 
Encino, CA 

Overview

I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way.

Dr. Higgins is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Higgins is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)
Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Mission Community Hospital
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Southern California Hospital At Hollywood

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCLA Health
15503 Ventura Blvd, Ste 170, Encino, CA 91436
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100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
Los Angeles, CA 
 (6.0 miles away)
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English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Higgins

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You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Higgins by calling their office at 818-461-8148. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James R. Higgins a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Higgins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. James R. Higgins specialize in?

While Dr. James R. Higgins is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Short QT Syndrome, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. James R. Higgins accept my insurance?

Dr. James R. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-461-8148 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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