Accepting New Patients
James R. Higgins, MD
- Cardiology
Average rating:
4.8
Encino Specialty Care
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15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 170, Encino, CA 91436
US
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005
Fellowships
Interventional Cardiology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2008
Cardiovascular Disease, UCLA School of Medicine, 2007
Residency
Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2004
Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2001
Recognitions
- Super doctors, Southern California, 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023 - 2025
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Medical Services
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023 - 2025
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
4.8
116 total ratings | 56 reviews
5.0
September 29, 2025
The doctor is very knowledgeable and thorough. I feel very comfortable with his level of care.
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr Higgins is very personable and always makes time for you. He is my favorite doctor.
5.0
September 22, 2025
courteous, insightful, easy to talk with, respectful, kind
5.0
September 17, 2025
Having good visit
5.0
September 16, 2025
Very caring & informative. Dr Higgins is the best