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Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, General Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: immunization (preventive vaccines), community health issues, preventive care

860 N Potomac Circle
Aurora, CO 80011

(720) 777-2740

Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH is a public health physician in Aurora, CO specializing in public health & general preventive medicine, general pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Medicine.

Office Locations

Address:

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

860 N Potomac Circle
Aurora, CO 80011

In The News

“David Higgins, M.D., Centennial, Colo..”—"Letters to the Editor: Why we need to stop normalizing vaccine hesitancy in parents", Los Angeles Times, March 2024

“David M. Higgins, MD, MPH, MS, is a Colorado-raised general academic pediatrician and preventive medicine specialist who studies vaccine delivery and vaccine hesitancy.”—"Opinion: Measles is back. Coloradans should be concerned.", The Denver Post, December 2023

Education & Training

Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

University of Colorado Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

EXCEPT

Mines & Associates

TRICARE / HealthNet Federal Services/West Region

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Employers Health Network/Whole Foods only

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

First Choice Health

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Colorado Access

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Because changes may not be immediately reflected, please contact your plan to understand your benefits and coverage and to make sure that both Children's Colorado and University of Colorado...

Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

- Denver Metro Region

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

Integrated Health Plans

Humana

- Colorado Springs Region

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

MultiPlan

Cigna

Select Health

Centivo

Big Sky Region

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Higgins, MD, MS, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$204 AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery Systems $204
Shire North American Group Inc	$43 VYVANSE $43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$14 SYNAGIS $14
Novo Nordisk Inc	$13 Norditropin $13

**Types of Payments**
Education	$204
Food and Beverage	$71

Biography

Dr. David Higgins practices public health & general preventive medicine, pediatric emergency medicine, and general pediatrics. In Dr. Higgins's practice, he is particularly interested in primary care, immunization (preventive vaccines), and community health issues. He is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Medicine. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. He has received the following distinctions: Community Teaching Award 2020 - Montana Family Medicine Residency; Special Achievement Award 2021 - American Academy of Pediatrics District VIII; and Chapter Appreciation Award 2022 - Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.