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Kathleen Higgins, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist · Oklahoma City, OK

Oral & Maxillofacial PathologistsMore in OklahomaMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.

Years in practiceNPPES

9years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 2017 from VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIV SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY.

Profile completeness

High

11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

Measures how filled-in the federal record is — not clinical quality.

Methodology →
Practice footprintCMS

2locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Medicare patient volumeCMS PUF

138beneficiaries

Moderate volume · 237 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

Methodology →

Coverage & verification in Oklahoma

SoonerCare
Adult Medicaid dental tier
Emergency-onlyGenerally extractions and pain relief — no routine care.

SoonerCare (also Oklahoma Medicaid) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

Visit SoonerCare
Verify state dental license

Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.

Oklahoma Board of Dentistry license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Primary specialty (NPPES)
DENTIST
Secondary specialties
PATHOLOGY
Taxonomy
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Taxonomy code
1223P0106X
Credential
DDS
Credential type
dentist
Dental school
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIV SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Graduation year
2017

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No
Before you book

Five-minute checklist before you call

Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.

  1. Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost

    • “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
    • “Are you accepting new SoonerCare patients right now?”
    • “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
    • “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”

  2. Verify the dentist & availability

    • “Is Kathleen Higgins the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
    • “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
    • “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”

  3. Verify the license yourself

    Search the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry site →

  4. Match office services to your needs

    • “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
    • “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
    • “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
    • “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
    • “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”

Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.

Call (405) 271-4333

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About oral & maxillofacial pathologists

What is a oral & maxillofacial pathologist?

An oral and maxillofacial pathologist diagnoses diseases of the mouth and jaw from biopsy specimens, imaging, and clinical exam. They're the specialty general dentists, oral surgeons, and ENTs send tissue samples to when something looks suspicious.

Training. After dental school, a pathologist completes a 3-year accredited residency. Board certification is through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

More about oral & maxillofacial pathologists
Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Kathleen Higgins's NPI?
    Kathleen Higgins has the National Provider Identifier 1710413091. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Kathleen Higgins accept Medicare?
    Yes. Kathleen Higgins is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Kathleen Higgins accept SoonerCare?
    We do not have a verified SoonerCare acceptance signal for Kathleen Higgins. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the SoonerCare provider directory at https://oklahoma.gov/ohca.html.
  • How do I verify Kathleen Higgins's dental license?
    Use the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.ok.gov/dentistry/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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Public data sources

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