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Dr. Joel Edward Higgins, MD
Hospitalist Physician in Canton, GA · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1336189414
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Joel Edward Higgins
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA, 30115
Phone (404) 303-1224
Fax (404) 303-1325
Enumeration date Jun 7, 2006
Last updated in NPPES May 8, 2026
Taxonomy & licenses
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 01097866A (IN) Secondary
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License P8480 (TX) Secondary
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License TL#1399 (WY) Secondary
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License ME179402 (FL) Secondary
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 042055 (GA) Secondary
208M00000X Hospitalist Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License ME179402 (FL) Primary
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 35C.001300 (OH) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130392200 | Medicaid | FL | - |
| 300034164A | Medicaid | GA | - |
| GRP3569 | Other | GA | OPT-OUT |
| 000858107C | Medicaid | GA | - |
| 11D0984976 | Other | GA | CLIA |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Joel Higgins?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Joel Higgins is 1336189414, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Joel Higgins practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Canton, GA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-05-08.