Summary

Dr. John Higgins treats colon polyps, colorectal cancer, and gastritis, and performs pathology tests, surgical pathology, and kidney transplant biopsy. They practice surgery and have 32 years of experience. Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Stanford Hospital and completed medical school and residency at Stanford University School of Medicine, practicing in Palo Alto, California.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 32 years of experience
  • 69 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

John Higgins

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Palo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CASan Jose , CA
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Higgins

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • CareOregon
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Hometown Health - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

John Higgins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

John Higgins has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Blood Testing
  • Fluid Testing
  • General Surgeon
  • Tissue Biopsy

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

John Higgins holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Stanford University School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1994.

NPI Number

John Higgins' NPI number is 1154474872.

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John Higgins speaks English.
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John Higgins's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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