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- 6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 380, Louisville, KY 40205
About Dr. Higgins
Thomas S. Higgins, MD is a healthcare provider in Louisville, KY specializing in otolaryngology. Thomas trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. Thomas is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 5,265 services to 1,112 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1750543237.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (502) 894-8441
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6420 DUTCHMANS PKWY STE 380
Louisville, KY 40205
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,265 services · 1,112 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
586 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
108 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
50 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
20 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31267 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
61 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,530 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Louisville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 6
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Higgins specialize in?
Dr. Higgins is an ENT doctor in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Higgins located?
Dr. Higgins is listed at 6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 380, Louisville, KY 40205. 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 (502) 894-8441. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1750543237. 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 University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Higgins have?
Dr. Higgins has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, 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 diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for needle or tube localization; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, 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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