Joel Higgins, MD
NPI 1336189414 · Hospitalist Physician · Canton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Higgins, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Canton, GA (NPI 1336189414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336189414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01097866A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician207V00000X
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,047 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 9981 S Healthpark DrFort Myers, FL 33908-3618Phone: (239) 343-6097Fax: (855) 818-4732
- 1205 Hadley Rd Ste 120Mooresville, IN 46158-1934Phone: (317) 834-8950Fax: (317) 834-8951
- 45 St Lawrence DrTiffin, OH 44883-8310Phone: (419) 455-7000Fax: (419) 455-7227
- 815 S Washington AveSuite 304Marshall, TX 75670-5369Phone: (903) 934-5320Fax: (903) 934-5321
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2026-05-08
- Certified
- 2026-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Higgins's NPI number?
- Joel Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336189414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Higgins's specialty?
- Joel Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Higgins located?
- Joel Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA 30115-8015.
- What is Joel Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Higgins is (404) 303-1224.
- Does Joel Higgins accept Medicare?
- Joel Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Higgins's NPI (1336189414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.