Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HIGGINS
David L Higgins, M.D. practises orthopedic surgery in Olney, MD. David is a 1984 graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. David is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Higgins specialise in?
Dr. Higgins is an orthopedic surgeon in Olney, MD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Higgins located?
Dr. Higgins is listed at 17904 GEORGIA AVENUE SUITE 215, Olney, MD 20832. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Higgins's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 232-1050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1982648713. 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 Dr. Higgins go to medical school?
Dr. Higgins attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Higgins have?
Dr. Higgins has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Higgins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Higgins performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope and removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Higgins's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Higgins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (301) 232-1050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
17904 GEORGIA AVENUE SUITE 215
Olney, MD 20832
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
670 services · 481 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
46 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
33 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
33 |
| Repair of shoulder socket using an endoscope | Procedure | 29807 |
33 |
| Repair of shoulder joint capsule using an endoscope | Procedure | 29806 |
33 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
25 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
24 |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
17 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
34 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
15 |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Olney 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.