Physician Profile
Matthew Higgs, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Higgs
Matthew Higgs, M.D. practices family medicine — sports medicine in Houston, TX. Matthew is a 2008 graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 2,022 Medicare patients across 7,050 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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
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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
- (281) 335-1111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1045 GEMINI ST SUITE 100
Houston, TX 77058
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
Occupational Health
Office procedures
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
Sleep Health
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,050 services · 2,022 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
441 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
320 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | Procedure | 64640 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
27 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
150 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
143 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
92 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder blade | Imaging | 73010 |
89 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
76 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other family doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center 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 TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Matthew Higgs's specialty?
Matthew Higgs is a family doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Matthew Higgs?
Matthew Higgs is listed at 1045 Gemini St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77058. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Matthew Higgs?
The number on file is (281) 335-1111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Matthew Higgs's NPI number?
Matthew Higgs's National Provider Identifier is 1588828800. 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
What is Matthew Higgs's education?
Matthew Higgs attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Matthew Higgs been practicing?
Matthew Higgs has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Matthew Higgs known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Matthew Higgs performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and destruction of peripheral nerve or branch; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Matthew Higgs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Matthew Higgs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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