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- 1901 Freeman Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301
About Cortney Higdon
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Cortney J. Higdon, APRN practices in Owensboro, KY. Medicare claims data shows Cortney provided 1,393 services to 1,036 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths. NPI 1760076863 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (270) 929-3691
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1901 FREEMAN AVE
Owensboro, KY 42301
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,393 services · 1,036 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
248 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
173 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Incision biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11106 |
156 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
143 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Incision biopsy, each additional skin growth | Procedure | 11107 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
174 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
150 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
111 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
96 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
78 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nurse practitioners in Owensboro 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2020 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Cortney J. Higdon?
Cortney J. Higdon is a nurse practitioner in Owensboro, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Cortney J. Higdon's address?
Cortney J. Higdon is listed at 1901 Freeman Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Cortney J. Higdon?
The number on file is (270) 929-3691. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cortney J. Higdon?
Cortney J. Higdon's National Provider Identifier is 1760076863. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Cortney J. Higdon train?
Cortney J. Higdon attended Other, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Cortney J. Higdon have?
Cortney J. Higdon has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Cortney J. Higdon perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Cortney J. Higdon performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths and incision biopsy, first skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cortney J. Higdon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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