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Dr. James Higgins, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
Dr. James Higgins, MD
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Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in East Islip, NY.
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Dr. James Higgins, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
East Islip, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in East Islip, NY.

About

Dr. Higgins graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY. Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in East Islip, NY and has 35 years experience. Dr. Higgins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mather Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, South Shore University Hospital, Augusta University Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. At present, Dr. Higgins received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Higgins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Higgins also speaks Spanish. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Wellness Examination
Sebaceous Cysts
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Wellness Examination
Sebaceous Cysts
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Wellness Examination
Sebaceous Cysts
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Dehydration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Pharyngitis
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Obesity Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erythema Multiforme
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Postpartum Depression
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • myBlue Access EPO
    Blue High Performance Network
  • HIP Prime HMO
    Select Care Small Group
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Empire Hospital
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Connection Employer Sponsored
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Freedom
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Primary PartnerCare Physicians, PLLC
    11 Carleton Ave, East Islip, NY 11730
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    Monday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins
4.5
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Mar 29, 2019
I have been a patient of Dr. Higgins for several years. His office is run efficiently - no sitting in the lobby / exam room for an hour waiting to be seen. Dr. Higgins listens to you, makes appropriate recommendations and explains the rationale for them. I have been under a specialist's care for an autoimmune disease for 25 yrs. Dr. Higgins is well versed in my condition and has taken additional measures my specialist failed to suggest to ensure my good health. Excellent physician!
— Mar 29, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Higgins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higgins' profile.

Dr. James Higgins, MD is affiliated with Mather Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, South Shore University Hospital, Augusta University Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Higgins, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd, Port Jefferson, NY

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

  • South Shore University Hospital

    301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY