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ERIC A HIGGINBOTHAM MD
NPI 1023071495
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Austin, TX

Active since April 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8611 N MOPAC EXPY # 300, AUSTIN, TX 78759(737) 220-8200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Eric A Higginbotham Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ERIC A HIGGINBOTHAM MD (NPI 1023071495) is an individual pediatric emergency medicine provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (M4155) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023071495
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0204X
Provider Legal NameERIC A HIGGINBOTHAMCredential: MD
Location Address8611 N MOPAC EXPY # 300Austin, TX 78759-8319
Mailing AddressPo Box 30727Charlotte, NC 28230-0727
Phone(737) 220-8200
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1023071495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0204X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M4155
Definition
A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License M4155 (TX)
8611 N MOPAC EXPY # 300, Austin, TX 78759
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Eric A Higginbotham Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Higginbotham reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Travis County Emergency Physicians PA
4.7 mi
Emergency Medicine
1201 W 38TH ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962440933 (330) 493-4443
Texas Children's Physician Group
147 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. KATIE GRYSEN STEWART M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Rheumatology)
8611 N MOPAC EXPY # 300
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Travis County (737) 220-8200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Eric Higginbotham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Higginbotham is 1023071495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2006.

Where is Eric Higginbotham located?

Eric Higginbotham practices at 8611 N Mopac Expy # 300, Austin, TX 78759. The listed phone number is (737) 220-8200.

What is Eric Higginbotham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0204X.

Is Eric Higginbotham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Higginbotham is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Eric Higginbotham's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Higginbotham reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, TX) and Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Eric Higginbotham's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Higginbotham accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Eric Higginbotham as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Higginbotham was last updated on June 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.