Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

James B. Higgs, MD

Individual provider Internal Medicine Physician · NPI 1457783383

James B. Higgs, MD is an Infectious Disease in Boston, Massachusetts. Qualified in 2013, 13 years ago. Practices with Affinity Physicians LLC, a 734-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Years since qualifying
13
Licensed in
MA, RI
In the registry since
2013
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

800 Washington St Tufts Medical Ctr
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 636-8877
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 101 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02905-2401 — (401) 453-7950
  • 455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 02886-2759 — (401) 737-7010

Specialties & licences

Infectious Disease Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RI0200X · Licence 1457783383 (MA)
Internal Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence MD16759 (RI)
Infectious Disease Physician Taxonomy 207RI0200X · Licence MD16759 (RI)

Record details

NPI number1457783383
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 2, 2013
Last updated in NPPESMarch 12, 2020
Certification dateMarch 12, 2020

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINFECTIOUS DISEASE
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2013 (13 years in practice)
Group practice Affinity Physicians Llc. — 734 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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