Physician Profile
Robert W. Higginbotham, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Higginbotham
Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, Robert W. Higginbotham, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Robert graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1969. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 2,723 Medicare patients across 3,621 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (805) 545-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3855 BROAD STREET STE B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,621 services · 2,723 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
140 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
103 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
35 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
898 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
243 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
157 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
142 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
140 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
93 |
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 eye doctors at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in San Luis Obispo 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1969 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 3
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Robert W. Higginbotham's specialty?
Robert W. Higginbotham is an eye doctor in San Luis Obispo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Robert W. Higginbotham?
Robert W. Higginbotham is listed at 3855 Broad Street Ste B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert W. Higginbotham?
The number on file is (805) 545-8100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Robert W. Higginbotham's NPI number?
Robert W. Higginbotham's National Provider Identifier is 1609878834. 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 Robert W. Higginbotham's education?
Robert W. Higginbotham attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1969. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert W. Higginbotham been practicing?
Robert W. Higginbotham has 57 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1969, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert W. Higginbotham known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert W. Higginbotham performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Robert W. Higginbotham confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert W. Higginbotham. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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