Dr. Christine Higgins, MD
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Dr. Christine Higgins, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Christine Higgins, MD works in Chesapeake, VA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna HMOChoice Plus POS IISelect
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Balanced-VA PPOBlueCare-VABlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VABronze OAEPO-VABronze-VA PPOCommonwealth of VirginiaEssential KeyCare-VAGold OAEPO-VAGold-VA PPOHealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VAHealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VAHealthKeepers Bronze-VAHealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS PlusHealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VAHealthKeepers Catastrophic-VAHealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VAHealthKeepers Gold-VAHealthKeepers Gold-VA POSHealthKeepers Gold-VA POS PlusHealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VAHealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VAHealthKeepers Silver-VAHealthKeepers Silver-VA POSHealthKeepers Silver-VA POS PlusHealthKeepers-VA HMOHealthy VirginianIndividual Basic BlueCare-VAIndividual Basic KeyCare-VAIndividual KeyCare HSA-VAIndividual KeyCare Preferred-VAIndividual KeyCare-VAKeyCare Flexible Choice-VAKeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VAKeyCare Healthsmart-VAKeyCare-VA POSKeyCare-VA PPOLumenos HSA-VANational (BlueCard Basic) PPONational (BlueCard) PPOOption I-VAPathway Tiered Hospital-VAPathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VAPlatinum OAEPO-VAPlatinum-VA PPOSilver OAEPO-VASilver-VA PPOThe Local Choice-VAVirginia AdvantageVirginia Basic
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KeyCare PPO
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Blue Preferred PPO
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Blue Card PPO
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Blue Choice AdvantageBlue Preferred PPOHealthyBlue 2.0HealthyBlue Advantage
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Cigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Choice Care PPO
Locations
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Pulmonary Consultants of Tidewater PC113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Patient Satisfaction
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Takes time to listen to me and understand what or how I’m doing. Dr. Higgins is compassionate and very caring.
About Me
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Education
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Eastern Virginia Medical School
1995
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Internship
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
1996
Residency
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
1998
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Christine Higgins, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Higgins accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Higgins' office to make an appointment.
Dr. Higgins accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Higgins accepts here.
Dr. Higgins' office is located at 113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 300 Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Yes, Dr. Higgins speaks Italian. See Dr. Higgins' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Higgins has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 26 times.
Dr. Higgins is board certified in
Dr. Higgins has been practicing as an Internist for 29 years.
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