Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James R. Higgins work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James R. Higgins at 5 hospitals: Mission Community Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Southern California Hospital at Hollywood, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James R. Higgins see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Encino, CA and Santa Monica, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James R. Higgins's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James R. Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Higgins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does James R. Higgins offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James R. Higgins offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James R. Higgins?
- (818) 461-8148, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James R. Higgins's NPI number?
- 1982781191. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James R. Higgins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Higgins at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Mission Community HospitalPanorama City, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050704
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050262
- Southern California Hospital at HollywoodHollywood, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050135
- UCLA West Valley Medical CenterWest Hills, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050481
- Valley Presbyterian HospitalVan Nuys, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050126
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Higgins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 15503 Ventura BlvdEncino, CA 91436 (818) 461‑8148
- 2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 458‑2381
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Higgins as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →
Other cardiologists in Encino
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encino, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982781191 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians