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Dr. Charles P. Higgins, DO

Family Practice

Male, Age 59, Graduated 1981, Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine, At Still University Of Health Sciences

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C Patrick Higgins DO

C Patrick Higgins DO
1304 N Academy Blvd Suite 208
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Dr. Higgins' Specialty

  • Family Practice

What Is a Specialty or Area of Special Expertise?

A specialty is the branch of medicine in which a doctor has completed advanced clinical training and education. Most doctors are board certified in their specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who specializes in your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best treatment methods.

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A specialty is the branch of medicine in which a doctor has completed advanced clinical training and education. Most doctors are board certified in their specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who specializes in your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best methods of treatment. 

Examples of specialists are a pediatrician who focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood; or a cardiologist who specializes in diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels. 

A doctor may have more than one specialty, along with one or more subspecialties. For instance, a doctor could specialize in internal medicine and have a subspecialty in infectious disease. A subspecialty is a concentration within a specialty. 

Your primary care doctor (who is often a specialist in family medicine or internal medicine) can help you choose the right type of specialist. In fact, some health insurance plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before you visit a specialist.

Common Procedures Performed by Family Doctors

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  • Exercise Stress Testing
  • Feces Culture, Bacteria
  • Flu Shots
  • Hormonal Therapy
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Immunizations (Vaccinations)
  • Intrauterine Device (Iud) Placement and Removal
  • Joint Injections
  • Lab Services
  • Minor Surgery (Including Vasectomy and Circumcision)
  • Newborn and Well-Child Care
  • Pelvic Exam & Pap Smear
  • Physical Exams For Sports, School and Summer Camp
  • Preventative Care
  • Viral Culture
  • Wellness Assessment
  • X-Ray
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Common Conditions Treated by Family Doctors

  • Cold & Flu
  • Ear Infection
  • Ear, Nose & Throat (Diseases & Disorders)
  • Fatigue
  • HPV & Genital Warts
  • Menopause

Dr. Higgins' Education & Training

Medical Schools:

Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine, At Still University Of Health Sciences
Graduated: 1981


What Is a Residency?

Residency is a medical training program that a doctor completes to gain expertise in a specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who has completed a residency and therefore specializes in the area of your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best treatment methods. Read More

Residency is a medical training program that a doctor completes to gain expertise in a specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who has completed a residency and therefore specializes in the area of your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best treatment methods.

Examples of specialists are a pediatrician who focuses on the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood; or a cardiologist who specializes in diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels.

Residency training takes place in accredited hospitals or other healthcare facilities under the supervision of experienced doctors. Residency training lasts from three to seven years, and the exact duration varies from specialty to specialty. Residency is required for specialty board certification.

Dr. Higgins' Background Check

Malpractice

Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Colorado
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.
If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct. You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?
Healthgrades collects malpractice and lawsuit information for the states of California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Sanctions

Sanctions history found

Other  (9/8/2011)
Action Taken: Probation Terminated (Ended)
Allegation of Complaint: Prior Probation of 05-19-2010 Completed
State: Colorado

Professional Misconduct  (5/19/2010)
Action Taken: Probation
Allegation of Complaint: Please reference the following Document
State: Colorado

Noncompliance with a Board Order  (5/19/2010)
Action Taken: Probation
Allegation of Complaint: Dr. Charles Patrick Higgins; License # 26859

Nature of Complaint:

The physician failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the Stipulation and Final Agency Order dated 01-10-2008. The physician failed to successfully complete all portions of the CPEP Documentation Seminar within one year.

Action Taken-Second Stipulation & Final Agency Order

The Colorado Board of Medical Examiners has placed the physician on Probation for a period of five years subject to the following terms and conditions:

  1. The physician shall successfully complete the CPEP Documentation Seminar including the pre-program and the six month post-program within the required time period by CPEP.
  2. The physician's practice shall be monitored by a board approved monitor.
  3. The physician shall ensure that his practice monitor submits complete and timely quarterly reports to the board.
  4. The physician shall obey all federal and state laws.
State: Colorado

Disciplinary action in another state  (9/8/2008)
Action Taken: Reprimand
Allegation of Complaint: Charles P. Higgins, D.O.

Nature of Complaint:

The physician has been the subject of disciplinary action in another state.

The physician has been disciplined by the Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners for failure to adequately follow up on ordered laboratory examinations in a timely manner, failure to timely diagnose lung cancer, and failure to make essential entries in a patient's chart.

Action Taken:

The physician has been issued a Public Reprimand by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

State: Missouri

What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?
Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered. 
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state. 

Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data
What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor’s board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were. 
How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered. 
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states. 

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