Joshua Brandon Higgins, P.A

Physician Assistant

(800) 926-8273San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joshua Brandon Higgins, P.A specializes in medical, serving patients in San Diego, CA in group practice. He has been in practice for 17+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 1,621 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in San Diego17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 213dNPPES updated 2025-10-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

16950 Via Tazon, San Diego, CA 92127-1607

Fax: (888) 539-8781
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

125

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

75

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

92

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Anxiety Disorders
24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Chronic Kidney Disease
23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Atrial Fibrillation
22%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 5, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

File 57326, Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Medical Care With Joshua Brandon Higgins

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Brandon Higgins for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Joshua Brandon Higgins

Dr. Higgins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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