Provider Profile
Michael W Higgins, D O P A
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Michael Higgins
Michael W Higgins, D O P A practices orthopedic surgery in Spring Hill, FL. Michael is a 1996 graduate of Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 11,976 services to 1,503 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (352) 688-6035
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4055 MARINER BLVD
Spring Hill, FL 34609
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,976 services · 1,503 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
560 |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
80 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
21 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
137 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
79 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
54 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
38 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
30 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
15 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
13 |
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 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Higgins specialize in?
Dr. Higgins is an orthopedic surgeon in Spring Hill, FL. 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 4055 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hill, FL 34609. 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 (352) 688-6035. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1538134903. 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 Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Higgins have?
Dr. Higgins has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, 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, injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.