Barbara J Higgins, MD
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Barbara J Higgins, MD has practiced hospitalist for 33+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
Older · 1923dNPPES updated 2021-01-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1969 W Hart Rd, Beloit, WI 53511-2230
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
174
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
72
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
143
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Barbara J Higgins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board certified · Jan 28, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
1905 E. Huebbe Parkway Beloit Health System, Inc, Beloit, WI 53511-1842
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Barbara J Higgins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara J Higgins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Beloit required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barbara J Higgins
NPI records show Dr. Higgins as active with telehealth listed in Beloit, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 364-5011.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Barbara J Higgins
Practice Location
1969 W Hart Rd, Beloit, WI 53511-2230
Mailing Address
1905 E. Huebbe Parkway Beloit Health System, Inc, Beloit, WI 53511-1842
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