CHRISTINE HIGGINS, MD
PULMONARY CONSULTANTS OF TIDEWATER PC
Direct Primary Care
Expert management of complex adult health needs through primary and preventive care.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Graduated
- 1995
- Medicare specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Group practice
- Privia Medical Group, LLC · 1,522 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults. Christine Higgins practices within the PULMONARY CONSULTANTS OF TIDEWATER PC in Chesapeake, Virginia. Because this practice operates on a direct-pay model, patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing.
The field of internal medicine manages acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Care involves monitoring and managing complex systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and kidney issues, alongside routine preventive screenings.
The practice is affiliated with PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC and accepts Medicare assignments. Patients should note that the practice operates on a direct-pay basis.
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does internal medicine generally cover?
Internal medicine covers the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults, managing both acute sickness and long-term chronic conditions.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignments.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
A direct-pay model means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than having the provider bill a traditional insurance company.
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