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Dr. William Higgins, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Cold Spring, NY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Higgins, MD

Dr. William Higgins, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Cold Spring, NY. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Higgins an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Higgins works at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley - Cold Spring in Cold Spring, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Higgins' Office Locations

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    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley - Cold Spring
    1756 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 303-6188

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    • 1043233182
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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    • Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

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    Dr. Higgins works at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley - Cold Spring in Cold Spring, NY. View the full address on Dr. Higgins’s profile.

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