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Dr. James Higgins, MD

Cardiology* Age 50
Dr. James Higgins, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Cardiologist in Encino, CA.
Dr. James Higgins, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. James Higgins, MD

Cardiology* Age 50
Encino, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Cardiologist in Encino, CA.

About

Dr. Higgins graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.Dr. James Higgins, MD is a Cardiologist in Encino, CA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Higgins currently practices at UCLA Health Encinco Specialty Care and are affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Higgins has experience treating conditions like Acute Congestive Heart Failure, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Higgins received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Higgins' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Sinus Tachycardia
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Typical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
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    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Encino - Primary & Specialty Care
    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, Encino, CA 91436
  2. 2 Ramesh Arora Medical Corp.
    14411 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA 91401
  3. 3 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  4. 4 UCLA Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045
  5. 5 Specialty Care Encino
    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, Encino, CA 91436

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higgins
4.1
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 08, 2024
Dr. Higgins is a great listener, he listened to my concerns. He ran various tests, monitored me, and followed up with me after he received the results. I followed his recommendation which improved the issues I was experiencing.
Healthcare Professional — Oct 08, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UCLA
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Higgins frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Congestive Heart Failure, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Higgins, MD is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Higgins, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital

    15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA