Physician Profile
Jason A. Higgins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Higgins
Based in Thibodaux, LA, Jason A. Higgins, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Jason graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2001. Jason is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Jason cared for 991 Medicare patients across 2,292 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (985) 625-2200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
726 N ACADIA RD SUITE 1000
Thibodaux, LA 70301
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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,292 services · 991 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
184 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
26 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
20 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
11 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
164 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
120 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
38 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
36 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
29 |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
1,008 |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 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 LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Jason A. Higgins specialize in?
Jason A. Higgins is an orthopaedic surgeon in Thibodaux, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Jason A. Higgins located?
Jason A. Higgins is listed at 726 N Acadia Rd Suite 1000, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Jason A. Higgins's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 625-2200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Jason A. Higgins's NPI number?
Jason A. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1891887022. 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 Jason A. Higgins train?
Jason A. Higgins attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Jason A. Higgins been practicing?
Jason A. Higgins has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Jason A. Higgins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Jason A. Higgins performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Jason A. Higgins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jason A. Higgins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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