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- 17904 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215, Olney, MD 20832
About Dr. Higgins
David L. Higgins, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Olney, MD. David is a 1984 graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 670 services to 481 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982648713.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (301) 232-1050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
17904 GEORGIA AVENUE SUITE 215
Olney, MD 20832
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
670 services · 481 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
33 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
33 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder socket using an endoscope | Procedure | 29807 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of shoulder joint capsule using an endoscope | Procedure | 29806 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
25 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
24 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
17 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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.
Common questions
What does David L. Higgins specialize in?
David L. Higgins is an orthopedic surgeon in Olney, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
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Where is David L. Higgins located?
David L. 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.
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What is David L. Higgins's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 232-1050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for David L. Higgins?
David L. 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.
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Where did David L. Higgins train?
David L. 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 David L. Higgins have?
David L. Higgins has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does David L. Higgins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, David L. 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.
Medicare claims
Is David L. Higgins's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David L. Higgins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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